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Check by VIN: KNEFB2222Y5614355Kia Sephia 2000

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Market data updated 01.10.2026

Cars / Kia / SephiaFree report · 06.10.2026
KIA · SEPHIA · II GENERATION · 2000

Kia Sephia
2000

petrol · FWD · Ручна / Manual

Listing activeCherkasy
Kia Sephia, photos from the listing
Asking price
1 890 $
+110 $ to the market median
Mileage
659 000 km
1 readings in the history
Needs attention2
Mileage659 000 kmabove the same-age median (245 000 km) · +169% Recalls1 campaign for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues1
VINValidDecodes as: South Korea · Kia Corporation
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceAbove market+110 $ 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

659 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+169% to медіани 245 000 km), на 69% 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

1 campaign for Kia Sephia 2000. 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 →
03 / LEVELCAR REPORT

How the car looks now

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

Current look

17 photos listing
Shown 5 of 17.
04 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Year 2000

Listing (active)

Today

price $1 890 · 659 000 km · listing active

05 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Market price

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

Price within the usual range for similar cars, closer to the upper bound: pricier than 57% of listings.

Above market
Asking price1 890 $this car
Median of similar listings1 780 $the same model, close years
Difference from median+110 $pricier than the market median · +6,2%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 57 are cheaper than this car, 43 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

+38%1997
+29%1998
this car's year2000
−20%2001
+123%2003

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year newer — −20%.

06 / LEVELCAR REPORT

What the mileage says

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

Mileage659 000 kmin the listing
For age+169%to the same-age median (245 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

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Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
659 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 414 000 km more · +169%
245 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 26 years
this car has 269 000 km more · +69%
390 000 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 year684 $≈ 2 544 ₴/mo
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine typical displacement
33%10 000 ₴≈ $222
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
31%9 400 ₴≈ $209
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 26 y)
20%6 000 ₴≈ $133
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
9%2 600 ₴≈ $58
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
8%2 532 ₴≈ $56
30 532 ₴≈ $679total per year · ≈ 2 544 ₴/mo (≈ $57/mo) 92% cash8% depreciation
28 000 ₴≈ $623cash costs · ≈ 2 333 ₴/mo (≈ $52/mo)everything except depreciation
2 532 ₴≈ $56depreciation · ≈ 211 ₴/mo (≈ $4.69/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: asking price 1 890 $ · rate 44,66 ₴/$

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Value over time

Five years back and ahead from asking price 1 890 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast
10 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Wanted

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

Check by VIN

Status
As of06.10.2026check date
VINKNEFB2222Y5614355
11 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Kia Sephia 2000

KNEFB2222Y5614355
RegionAsia1st character: K
CountrySouth KoreaWMI KNE · Kia
Model year200010th character: Y
Plant511th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3KNE · WMImanufacturer and countrySouth Korea · Kia
  2. 4–8FB222 · VDSbody, engine, trimSephia
  3. 92 · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 10Y · year code2000
  5. 115 · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17614355 · 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 year1 campaign 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 / Sephia / II generation
Year / age2000 / 26 years
Enginepetrol
Power / driveFWD
Gearbox / body / colourРучна / Manual / Blue
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Recall campaigns

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

1 campaign for Kia Sephia 2000

by model and year
Seat belts
Seat belts№ 04V305000check VIN
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Campaign description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
13 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Data completeness

What the report is based on — as of 06.10.2026.

  • Listingfirst recorded 14.08.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 06.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available

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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Summary

Kia Sephia 2000 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Kia Sephia 2000: VIN KNEFB2222Y5614355, model year 2000, mileage 659k km, petrol engine, ручна / manual gearbox and an asking price of $1,890. 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: The car is over 15 years old — budget for maintenance and inspect the body and anti-corrosion treatment carefully. High mileage — check the service history and the condition of the engine and gearbox.

Market position

Based on current data, 6 similar offers were found for the Kia Sephia 2000 (same model and year). Market prices range from $900 to $2,000 with a median of $1,780, and this offer is about 11% above the market estimate (this car's estimate ≈ $1,700). 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 above the market estimate — there are arguments for a discount.