Auction History for KNAFK516ME5122817
Below: KNAFK516ME5122817 — what the auction feed shows for this 2013 Kia Cerato (condition, odometer, damage, source dates). Confirm everything with inspection and title paperwork before you bid or buy.
Vehicle History
VIN KNAFK516ME5122817 belongs to a 2013 Kia Cerato. The exterior is finished in White. It is equipped with a Multi-Point Injection Petrol - Unleaded ULP engine and a 6 Spd Sports Automatic transmission. This listing shows the vehicle in used condition with an odometer reading of 246,212 km.
Damage Assessment
The reported primary damage for this vehicle is Impact. A professional mechanical inspection is strongly recommended before purchase to accurately determine the extent of repairs required and assess overall safety. Damage severity can vary significantly and may affect the vehicle's structural integrity, safety systems, and long-term reliability.
Buying Guide for KNAFK516ME5122817 (2013 Kia Cerato)
When purchasing a 2013 Kia Cerato, it is important to review the full vehicle history before making any financial commitment. Auction vehicles are sold as-is, meaning the buyer assumes all responsibility for the condition of the vehicle after purchase. Always verify the VIN KNAFK516ME5122817 against official government databases — such as the NHTSA recall lookup and NMVTIS title records — to confirm title status, outstanding liens, odometer readings, and any reported incidents.
For Used vehicles, we recommend obtaining a detailed inspection report from a certified mechanic prior to bidding. This unit has recorded 246,212 km on the odometer, which should be independently verified. The listed damage category is "Impact", which may affect insurance classification, repair costs, and resale value. Understanding the true cost of ownership, including parts, labor, import duties, and registration, is essential before placing a bid or submitting an offer.
Auction Listing Context for KNAFK516ME5122817
The record for VIN KNAFK516ME5122817 — a 2013 Kia Cerato — was sourced from pickles. It first entered our system on March 31, 2026. The record was last refreshed on March 31, 2026. The source label matters because auction platforms, insurance lenders, and salvage feeds each use different condition categories. A status of used here reflects what the originating marketplace reported — not a current roadworthiness certificate. Photos, mileage readings, and damage notes all come from that original feed and should be compared against in-person inspection results and official title paperwork before any financial commitment.
Buyers, exporters, rebuilders, and researchers frequently check an exact VIN to confirm whether a car has appeared at auction, changed status, or been relisted. If you need to understand the full process behind our checks, see how our auction history check works.
Before You Bid, Buy, or Import
Before acting on a 2013 Kia Cerato, use the VIN KNAFK516ME5122817 as your control point across every document you see. Match it against auction invoices, transport paperwork, title copies, repair estimates, and any dealer disclosures. If the vehicle is listed as damaged or if a primary damage label is present, ask for close-up images of the affected areas, body measurements, and a scan for hidden fault codes. If the vehicle appears clean but the price is unusually low, verify whether it previously moved through an auction channel, had a prior insurance event, or was sold with missing mechanical disclosures. The more expensive the repair path, the more valuable an exact VIN trail becomes.
Import/rebuild: budget shipping, customs, parts, and title — feed data is a starting point only. Decode WMI/year/plant via the NHTSA VPI decoder.
Decoded Specs for VIN KNAFK516ME5122817
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) KNAFK516ME5122817 uniquely identifies this specific unit. Each character in the VIN encodes information about the manufacturer, vehicle attributes, and production details. The data below is decoded directly from the VIN and cross-referenced with auction records.
- Manufacturer
- Kia
- Model
- Cerato
- Year
- 2013
- Fuel Type
- Multi-Point Injection Petrol - Unleaded ULP
- Transmission
- 6 Spd Sports Automatic
- Exterior Color
- White
