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Check by VIN: KNAPH81BDK5538803Kia Sorento 2018

What the VIN tells us: country and plant of manufacture, model year, factory specs and manufacturer recalls — plus registration history and the market price.

Market data updated 01.10.2026

Cars / Kia / SorentoFree report · 07.10.2026
KIA · SORENTO · III GENERATION (FL) · 2018

Kia Sorento
2018

2.2 diesel · AWD · Automatic

Listing activeLviv
Kia Sorento, photos from the listing
Asking price
23 700 $
+4 750 $ to the market median
Mileage
226 000 km
1 readings in the history
History in Ukraine
1 owner
1 operation · since 05.2026
Needs attention2
Mileage226 000 kmabove the same-age median (175 000 km) · +29% Recalls3 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues3
Owners1 owner in UkraineNo frequent resales Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: South Korea · KIA CORPORATION
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceIn the market+4 750 $ to the market median
02 / LEVELCAR REPORT

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage higher than typical

226 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+29% to медіани 175 000 km), на 88% above the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records, same-age market.

What it means
Wear of components and suspension above average; not a sign of a fault.

Unknown: Condition of components — statistics don't show it.

Grounds in the section below →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

3 campaigns for Kia Sorento 2018. By model and year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
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How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

available 30 of 53 listing photos
Shown 5 of 30.
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Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Year 2018

Imported from abroad and registered

private person · WHITE

Listing (active)

Today

price $23 700 · 226 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

1owner in Ukraine
1registration operation
01
Private person Current

16.05.2026 → now · 4 mo

Registration operations · 1

DateOperation
16.05.2026Imported from abroad and registered
No frequent owner changes or companies among owners in Ukraine.
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Market price

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price is higher than usual for similar cars: pricier than 79% of listings.

In the market
Asking price23 700 $this car
Median of similar listings18 950 $the same model, close years
Difference from median+4 750 $pricier than the market median · +25,1%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 79 are cheaper than this car, 21 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−32%2015
−33%2016
−13%2017
this car's year2018
+2%2019
−31%2020
+10%2021

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −13% · year newer — +2%.

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What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage226 000 kmin the listing
For age+29%to the same-age median (175 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

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Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
226 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 51 000 km more · +29%
175 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 8 years
this car has 106 000 km more · +88%
120 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
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What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year2 798 $≈ 10 478 ₴/mo
Depreciation6,3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
53%67 108 ₴≈ $1,496
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 2,5% of value per year (age 8 y)
21%26 630 ₴≈ $594
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · SUV
12%15 400 ₴≈ $343
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2,2 l
10%13 000 ₴≈ $290
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
3%3 600 ₴≈ $80
125 738 ₴≈ $2,803total per year · ≈ 10 478 ₴/mo (≈ $234/mo) 47% cash53% depreciation
58 630 ₴≈ $1,307cash costs · ≈ 4 886 ₴/mo (≈ $109/mo)everything except depreciation
67 108 ₴≈ $1,496depreciation · ≈ 5 592 ₴/mo (≈ $125/mo)6,3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: asking price 23 700 $ · rate 44,95 ₴/$

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Value over time

Five years back and ahead from asking price 23 700 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast
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Wanted

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

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Status
As of07.10.2026check date
VINKNAPH81BDK5538803
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Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Kia Sorento 2018

KNAPH81BDK5538803
RegionAsia1st character: K
CountrySouth KoreaWMI KNA · Kia
Model year201910th character: K
Plant511th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3KNA · WMImanufacturer and countrySouth Korea · Kia
  2. 4–8PH81B · VDSbody, engine, trimSorento
  3. 9D · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 10K · year code2019
  5. 115 · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17538803 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format (the check digit is not used outside the Americas)Decodes as: South Korea · KIA CORPORATIONValid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year3 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

Make / model / generationKia / Sorento / III generation (FL)
Year / age2018 / 8 years
Engine2.2 l · diesel
Power / driveAWD
Gearbox / body / colourAutomatic / SUV / Crossover / White
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Recall campaigns

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

3 campaigns for Kia Sorento 2018

by model and year
SteeringAirbagsTow bar
Steering№ 18V656000check VIN
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Campaign description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.

Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cowl crossbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC167.

Airbags№ 17V784000check VIN
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Campaign description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159.

Tow bar№ 22V703000check VIN
TRAILER HITCHES
Campaign description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
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Data completeness

What the report is based on — as of 07.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine1 operationdata available
  • Listingpublished 05.07.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 07.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available

Owner history is available only in Ukraine; foreign history not established.

Mileage readings only 1 — rollback check is limited.

«No accidents» — the seller's claim, no independent confirmation.

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Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Kia Sorento 2018 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Kia Sorento 2018: VIN KNAPH81BDK5538803, model year 2018, mileage 226k km, дизель engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $23,700. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Insight: Diesel — check the fuel system and the DPF condition.

Market position

Based on current data, 61 similar offers were found for the Kia Sorento 2018 (same model and year). Market prices range from $11,999 to $34,500 with a median of $23,500, and this offer is within ±7% of the individual estimate (≈ $23,448). This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history and possible bargaining.

Insight: The price is in line with the market — a balanced offer. Many analogues on the market — easy to compare prices and pick the best offer. Sale speed is assessed separately. Wide price spread — the final value depends heavily on trim, condition and mileage.