2017 Kia Forte LX

Sedan 4D (2.0L I4 SMPI Gasoline)

VIN:

3KPFK4A70HE141872

Class:

Car - Compact

Country of Assembly:

Mexico

Vehicle Age:

9 year(s)

Estimated In Service:

05/26/2017

Last Reported Odometer:

9,616 (01/17/2025)

Owners - 3

Vehicle Usage

Lease

AutoCheck Score

Similar vehicles usually range between 64 and 81

More Information

State Title Brand

Clean

Auction Brand / Issues

No Issue

Accident / Damage

Moderate

Open Recall Check

2 Open Recall(s)

Insurance Loss / Transfer

No Issue

Odometer Check

Last reported odometer:
9,616 (01/17/2025)

No Issue

Certified Pre-Owned

No CPO Info Available

Service / Repair

No Issue

Additional History

Lien Reported

Events Reported

This vehicle is eligible for Buyback Protection

Due to the vehicle’s history showing no reported major state title brands. Terms & Conditions

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Airbag Deployed

Structural Damage

Overturned

Moderate

Damage Date	Damage Type	Severity
01/04/2021	Collision	Moderate

Accident or damage event(s) have been reported for this vehicle to Experian AutoCheck. An inspection may provide added confidence in the vehicle's condition before purchase.

Information Reported: AutoCheck found 2 open recall(s).
It is recommended that this vehicle be taken to the nearest dealer to have the recalled components replaced or fixed. Service bulletins if available are not part of open recalls and can be found in the vehicle history details.

Recall Date

Recall Type

NHTSA / OEM Recall No.

Campaign Description

08/09/2021

Unspecified

21V622 / SC216

SC216 TRUNK LATCH ASSY REPLACEMENT
Status: Remedy Unknown

01/25/2022

Unspecified

22V031 / SC226

SC226 ACU REPLACEMENT OR ACU S/W UPDATE
Status: Remedy Unknown

Recall Date - 08/09/2021

Recall Type - Unspecified

NHTSA / OEM Recall No. - 21V622 / SC216

Campaign Description - SC216 TRUNK LATCH ASSY REPLACEMENT
Status: Remedy Unknown

Recall Date - 01/25/2022

Recall Type - Unspecified

NHTSA / OEM Recall No. - 22V031 / SC226

Campaign Description - SC226 ACU REPLACEMENT OR ACU S/W UPDATE
Status: Remedy Unknown

More information including remedy or risk factors. Locate your nearest authorized Kia Dealer to schedule repair.

OEM Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Based on your vehicle's last reported mileage, these are the most recent and upcoming recommended maintenance intervals from your vehicle's manufacturer.

OEM Recommended Services

7500 Mile Service

Check if Fuel Additive is required (Only necessary if TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available. Add'l cost if needed)

Inspect air cleaner filter

Inspect battery condition

15000 Mile Service Not Yet Due

Check if Fuel Additive is required (Only necessary if TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available. Add'l cost if needed)

Inspect air cleaner filter

Inspect air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)

22500 Mile Service Not Yet Due

Check if Fuel Additive is required (Only necessary if TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available. Add'l cost if needed)

Inspect air cleaner filter

Inspect battery condition

Please contact your local dealer or visit the OEM's website for details.

7500 Mile Service

Check if Fuel Additive is required (Only necessary if TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available. Add'l cost if needed)

Inspect air cleaner filter

Inspect battery condition

Inspect vacuum hoses

Replace engine oil and filter

Rotate tires

15000 Mile Service Not Yet Due

Check if Fuel Additive is required (Only necessary if TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available. Add'l cost if needed)

Inspect air cleaner filter

Inspect air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)

Inspect battery condition

Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections

Inspect drive shafts and boots

Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler

Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors

Inspect rear disc brakes/pads, parking brake

Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots / lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint

Inspect suspension mounting bolts

Inspect vacuum hoses

Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)

Replace engine oil and filter

Rotate tires

22500 Mile Service Not Yet Due

Check if Fuel Additive is required (Only necessary if TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available. Add'l cost if needed)

Inspect air cleaner filter

Inspect battery condition

Inspect vacuum hoses

Replace engine oil and filter

Rotate tires

Your Vehicle Checks Out
No odometer brands, rollbacks, rollover or tampering has been reported to AutoCheck from state Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or auction sources. AutoCheck also examined the sequence of reported odometer readings to determine if there are any potential discrepancies.

State Title Odometer Check

No issues reported

Auction Odometer Check

No issues reported

Odometer Calculation Check

No issues reported

Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order.
Vehicle: 2017 Kia Forte LX (3KPFK4A70HE141872) Report Run Date: 07/27/2026 03:34:00 EDT

2017

Owner 1

Location: FL

Owned From: 05/2017

Usage: Lease

Event Date	Location	Odometer	Data Source	Details
05/26/2017	FL	20	Motor Vehicle Dept.	Odometer Reading from DMV
05/26/2017	SAN ANTONIO, FL		Motor Vehicle Dept.	Registration Event/Renewal(Leased Vehicle)
05/28/2017	FL		Motor Vehicle Dept.	Title(Leased Vehicle)(Lien Reported)
02/15/2018	PUNTA GORDA, FL		Motor Vehicle Dept.	Registration Event/Renewal(Leased Vehicle)

2018

Owner 2

Location: FL

Owned From: 12/2018

Usage: Personal

Event Date	Location	Odometer	Data Source	Details
12/26/2018	FL	7,415	Motor Vehicle Dept.	Odometer Reading from DMV
12/26/2018	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL		Motor Vehicle Dept.	Registration Event/Renewal
01/02/2019	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL		Motor Vehicle Dept.	Title(Lien Reported)
08/22/2019	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL		Motor Vehicle Dept.	Registration Event/Renewal
09/08/2020	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL		Motor Vehicle Dept.	Registration Event/Renewal
01/04/2021	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL		Police Report	Front Impact with Another Vehicle Accident Reported(Report #:342101002127) Vehicle Damage Reported as Disabling Vehicle Was Towed
01/05/2021	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL		Damage Report	Accident or Damage Reported Vehicle Damage Reported Left Side Damage or Repair Reported Rear Damage or Repair Reported Damage or Repair to Bumper Reported Damage or Repair to Wheels Reported Damage or Repair to Quarter Panel Reported
08/09/2021			Manufacturer	Manufacturer Recall NHTSA Recall 21V622 / Mfr. Recall SC216 SC216 TRUNK LATCH ASSY REPLACEMENT LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED KIA DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. Status: Remedy Unknown
08/10/2021	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL		Motor Vehicle Dept.	Registration Event/Renewal
01/25/2022			Manufacturer	Manufacturer Recall NHTSA Recall 22V031 / Mfr. Recall SC226 SC226 ACU REPLACEMENT OR ACU S/W UPDATE LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED KIA DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. Status: Remedy Unknown
08/25/2022	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL		Motor Vehicle Dept.	Registration Event/Renewal
04/14/2023			Manufacturer	Manufacturer Service Bulletin Mfr. Recall CS2305B Customer Satisfaction Campaign: CS2305B ANTI-THEFT SW & DECAL: YDM LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED KIA DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. Status: Remedy Unknown
08/20/2024	FL	9,602	Auto Auction	Reported at Auto Auction
08/26/2024	FL	9,603	Auto Auction	Reported at Auto Auction as Dealer Vehicle(COLOR REPORTED AS BLUE)
09/10/2024	NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR	9,603	Motor Vehicle Dept.	Title(Lien Reported)

2025

Owner 3

Location: FL

Owned From: 01/2025

Usage: Personal

Event Date	Location	Odometer	Data Source	Details
01/17/2025	FL	9,616	Motor Vehicle Dept.	Odometer Reading from DMV
01/17/2025	BOWLING GREEN, FL		Motor Vehicle Dept.	Registration Event/Renewal
01/24/2025	BOWLING GREEN, FL		Motor Vehicle Dept.	Title
09/15/2025	BOWLING GREEN, FL		Motor Vehicle Dept.	Registration Event/Renewal
12/17/2025			Manufacturer	Manufacturer Service Bulletin Mfr. Recall CS2312 Customer Satisfaction Campaign: CS2312 THEFT DET IGNITION CYL PROTECTOR LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED KIA DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR. Status: Remedy Unknown

2017

Owner 1

Location: FL

Owned From: 05/2017

Usage: Lease

Event Date - 05/26/2017

Location - FL

Odometer - 20

Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.

Details - Odometer Reading from DMV

Event Date - 05/26/2017

Location - SAN ANTONIO, FL

Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.

Details - Registration Event/Renewal(Leased Vehicle)

Event Date - 05/28/2017

Location - FL

Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.

Details - Title(Leased Vehicle)(Lien Reported)

Event Date - 02/15/2018

Location - PUNTA GORDA, FL

Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.

Details - Registration Event/Renewal(Leased Vehicle)

2018

Owner 2

Location: FL

Owned From: 12/2018

Usage: Personal

Event Date - 12/26/2018

Location - FL

Odometer - 7,415

Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.

Details - Odometer Reading from DMV

Event Date - 12/26/2018

Location - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.

Details - Registration Event/Renewal

Event Date - 01/02/2019

Location - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.

Details - Title(Lien Reported)

Event Date - 08/22/2019

Location - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.

Details - Registration Event/Renewal

Event Date - 09/08/2020

Location - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.

Details - Registration Event/Renewal

Event Date - 01/04/2021

Location - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Data Source - Police Report

Details - Front Impact with Another Vehicle
Accident Reported(Report #:342101002127)
Vehicle Damage Reported as Disabling
Vehicle Was Towed

Event Date - 01/05/2021

Location - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Data Source - Damage Report

Details - Accident or Damage Reported
Vehicle Damage Reported
Left Side Damage or Repair Reported
Rear Damage or Repair Reported
Damage or Repair to Bumper Reported
Damage or Repair to Wheels Reported
Damage or Repair to Quarter Panel Reported

Event Date - 08/09/2021

Location -

Data Source - Manufacturer

Details - Manufacturer Recall
NHTSA Recall 21V622 / Mfr. Recall SC216
SC216 TRUNK LATCH ASSY REPLACEMENT
LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
KIA DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR.
Status: Remedy Unknown

Event Date - 08/10/2021

Location - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.

Details - Registration Event/Renewal

Event Date - 01/25/2022

Location -

Data Source - Manufacturer

Details - Manufacturer Recall
NHTSA Recall 22V031 / Mfr. Recall SC226
SC226 ACU REPLACEMENT OR ACU S/W UPDATE
LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
KIA DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR.
Status: Remedy Unknown

Event Date - 08/25/2022

Location - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.

Details - Registration Event/Renewal

Event Date - 04/14/2023

Location -

Data Source - Manufacturer

Details - Manufacturer Service Bulletin
Mfr. Recall CS2305B
Customer Satisfaction Campaign: CS2305B ANTI-THEFT SW & DECAL: YDM
LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
KIA DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR.
Status: Remedy Unknown

Event Date - 08/20/2024

Location - FL

Odometer - 9,602

Data Source - Auto Auction

Details - Reported at Auto Auction

Event Date - 08/26/2024

Location - FL

Odometer - 9,603

Data Source - Auto Auction

Details - Reported at Auto Auction as Dealer Vehicle(COLOR REPORTED AS BLUE)

Event Date - 09/10/2024

Location - NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR

Odometer - 9,603

Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.

Details - Title(Lien Reported)

2025

Owner 3

Location: FL

Owned From: 01/2025

Usage: Personal

Event Date - 01/17/2025

Location - FL

Odometer - 9,616

Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.

Details - Odometer Reading from DMV

Event Date - 01/17/2025

Location - BOWLING GREEN, FL

Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.

Details - Registration Event/Renewal

Event Date - 01/24/2025

Location - BOWLING GREEN, FL

Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.

Details - Title

Event Date - 09/15/2025

Location - BOWLING GREEN, FL

Data Source - Motor Vehicle Dept.

Details - Registration Event/Renewal

Event Date - 12/17/2025

Location -

Data Source - Manufacturer

Details - Manufacturer Service Bulletin
Mfr. Recall CS2312
Customer Satisfaction Campaign: CS2312 THEFT DET IGNITION CYL PROTECTOR
LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
KIA DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR.
Status: Remedy Unknown

The warranty coverage shown below is an estimate using the best available in-service date, mileage readings, and warranty information. Enter the exact odometer reading below for more accurate results. Experian AutoCheck does not guarantee coverage, please verify these results and coverage details with an authorized dealership.

Enter Mileage:

miles

Coverage Type	Remaining Miles	Remaining Time	Status	Coverage Details
Basic	48,482	-		60 months / 60000 miles
Battery	-	-	-	Contact a certified dealer to verify coverage
Corrosion	88,482	-		60 months / 100000 miles
Powertrain	88,482	10 months		120 months / 100000 miles Original owner 120 Months/100,000 Miles Second and Subsequent Owners 60 Months/60,000 Miles.
Roadside Assistance	48,482	-		60 months / 60000 miles
Safety Restraint	-	-	-	Contact a certified dealer to verify coverage

More information is available in the full AutoCheck glossary.

Term

Section Location

Definition

State Title Brand

Vehicle History at a Glance

A "branded title" is an official designation assigned by a state agency to associate a particular history with a vehicle. The branding system was put in place to warn potential owners about damage or other alterations to a vehicle that they might otherwise have been unaware of. The brands checked in this section are Fire, Hail, Flood, Junk/Scrapped, Lemon, Salvage, Rebuilt/Rebuildable, Odometer Brands (not actual miles, broken odometer, exceeding mechanical limits, mileage discrepancy, or suspect miles). Please note Grey Market and Insurance Loss or Theft brands are not checked in this box and can be found on other corresponding boxes.

Auction Issue

Vehicle History at a Glance

This section summarizes any issues if reported such as damage condition from seller's disclosure or during the inspection process including required structural damage disclosure, title brands, odometer issues, etc. as outlined by the National Auction Automotive Association Arbitration Policy 2025.

Accident/Damage Check

Vehicle History at a Glance

This section summarizes vehicle history events that may indicate an accident or damage and associated details such as point of impact, severity or airbag deployed if provided. These damage events will include collision damage information, police-reported accidents, salvage auction, recycler records, crash test vehicles, collision damage claims etc. including our exclusive auction announcements from two major auctions that may include damage events. There is also a clearly delineated section that includes non-collision damage events such as fire, hail or flood. Damage-indicated title brands will be in the state title brands section.

Insurance Loss/Title Transfer

Vehicle History at a Glance

This box checked to see if there is an insurance total loss or if a title has been transferred to an insurance company name as that event usually signifies that it is a total loss when showing after an accident.

Additional History

Vehicle History at a Glance

This section lists any other significant events that may not be a damage event or brand, but does give additional insights of the vehicle's history. These include abandoned, grey market, lien check, repossessed, theft etc.

Odometer Check

Vehicle History at a Glance

This section verifies if there are rollbacks, rollover or tampering has been reported to AutoCheck from state Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or auction sources. AutoCheck also examined the sequence of reported odometer readings to determine if there are any potential discrepancies.

Open Recall Check

Vehicle History at a Glance

This section lists any open safety or emission recalls on the vehicle that may need to be fulfilled.

Loan/Lien

Additional History

A loan/lien is the legal right to take and hold or sell the vehicle of a debtor as security or payment for a debt. Normally, a vehicle will have a lien due to a loan or unpaid repair bill against the vehicle. Check with the seller to ensure that the lien has been satisfied.

Lease Use

Owner Type

Vehicle was registered as lease vehicle.

Accident

Accident / Damage

A state or municipality has reported an accident or collision for this vehicle that may or may not have sustained damage. Not all damage events are reported to AutoCheck and the damage severity of reported events will vary. In all events AutoCheck recommends that prospective vehicle purchasers conduct a detailed vehicle inspection prior to purchase of a pre-owned vehicle.

Open Recall

Open Recall Check

A recall is considered 'open' for a vehicle when it has not received the required service to correct the identified recall. The vehicle will need to be taken to a repair center that has been authorized by the manufacturer to correct any open recall conditions.

Term - State Title Brand

Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance

Definition - A "branded title" is an official designation assigned by a state agency to associate a particular history with a vehicle. The branding system was put in place to warn potential owners about damage or other alterations to a vehicle that they might otherwise have been unaware of. The brands checked in this section are Fire, Hail, Flood, Junk/Scrapped, Lemon, Salvage, Rebuilt/Rebuildable, Odometer Brands (not actual miles, broken odometer, exceeding mechanical limits, mileage discrepancy, or suspect miles). Please note Grey Market and Insurance Loss or Theft brands are not checked in this box and can be found on other corresponding boxes.

Term - Auction Issue

Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance

Definition - This section summarizes any issues if reported such as damage condition from seller's disclosure or during the inspection process including required structural damage disclosure, title brands, odometer issues, etc. as outlined by the National Auction Automotive Association Arbitration Policy 2025.

Term - Accident/Damage Check

Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance

Definition - This section summarizes vehicle history events that may indicate an accident or damage and associated details such as point of impact, severity or airbag deployed if provided. These damage events will include collision damage information, police-reported accidents, salvage auction, recycler records, crash test vehicles, collision damage claims etc. including our exclusive auction announcements from two major auctions that may include damage events. There is also a clearly delineated section that includes non-collision damage events such as fire, hail or flood. Damage-indicated title brands will be in the state title brands section.

Term - Insurance Loss/Title Transfer

Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance

Definition - This box checked to see if there is an insurance total loss or if a title has been transferred to an insurance company name as that event usually signifies that it is a total loss when showing after an accident.

Term - Additional History

Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance

Definition - This section lists any other significant events that may not be a damage event or brand, but does give additional insights of the vehicle's history. These include abandoned, grey market, lien check, repossessed, theft etc.

Term - Odometer Check

Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance

Definition - This section verifies if there are rollbacks, rollover or tampering has been reported to AutoCheck from state Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or auction sources. AutoCheck also examined the sequence of reported odometer readings to determine if there are any potential discrepancies.

Term - Open Recall Check

Section Location - Vehicle History at a Glance

Definition - This section lists any open safety or emission recalls on the vehicle that may need to be fulfilled.

Term - Loan/Lien

Section Location - Additional History

Definition - A loan/lien is the legal right to take and hold or sell the vehicle of a debtor as security or payment for a debt. Normally, a vehicle will have a lien due to a loan or unpaid repair bill against the vehicle. Check with the seller to ensure that the lien has been satisfied.

Term - Lease Use

Section Location - Owner Type

Definition - Vehicle was registered as lease vehicle.

Term - Accident

Section Location - Accident / Damage

Definition - A state or municipality has reported an accident or collision for this vehicle that may or may not have sustained damage. Not all damage events are reported to AutoCheck and the damage severity of reported events will vary. In all events AutoCheck recommends that prospective vehicle purchasers conduct a detailed vehicle inspection prior to purchase of a pre-owned vehicle.

Term - Open Recall

Section Location - Open Recall Check

Definition - A recall is considered 'open' for a vehicle when it has not received the required service to correct the identified recall. The vehicle will need to be taken to a repair center that has been authorized by the manufacturer to correct any open recall conditions.

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7500 Mile Service

15000 Mile Service Not Yet Due

22500 Mile Service Not Yet Due

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7500 Mile Service

15000 Mile Service Not Yet Due

22500 Mile Service Not Yet Due

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