VIN Vehicle Report

2012 Kia forte ex GLS

KNAFU4A25C5487285

Vehicle history report for the 2012 Kia forte ex (VIN KNAFU4A25C5487285). Brown. Title: Clean. 198,000 mi reported. Registered in Ma. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.

Clean No open recalls Gasoline

At a glance

Title statusClean

Reported mileage198,000 mi

LocationMa, USA

ColorBrown

Last listed price$2,700

Open recallsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Kia

Model

forte ex

Year

2012

Trim

GLS

Body style

Sedan/Saloon

Vehicle type

PASSENGER CAR

Engine

2.0L

Fuel type

Gasoline

Doors

Assembly plant

HWASUNG, SOUTH KOREA

Manufacturer

KIA CORPORATION

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📜 Title status Clean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon

🏷️ Title brand history Every brand ever applied, by state

🧾 Number of owners How many registrations on record

🛞 Odometer readings Reported mileage over time

🔎 Rollback check Mileage inconsistency / tamper flags

💥 Accident & damage Reported collisions and damage events

🚧 Total-loss records Insurance total-loss declarations

♻️ Salvage & auction Salvage-yard and auction history

🚓 Theft records Reported / recovered theft events

🏦 Liens & impounds Outstanding liens or impound records

🏷️ Sale & listing history Past marketplace and dealer listings

💰 Market valuation Estimated value for this exact spec

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Safety recalls None found

No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2012 kia forte ex.

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Common problems & what to inspect

No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Kia forte ex yet — a good sign. Still, run the essential pre-purchase checks below before you buy.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.