VIN KNDPM3AC5H7166949 — KIA SPORTAGE 2016: auction and damage history

Vehicle history for VIN KNDPM3AC5H7166949

This report on KNDPM3AC5H7166949 was compiled for KIA SPORTAGE 2016. If a source is silent, that section isn't padded out with "zeros for looks."

Key metrics for VIN KNDPM3AC5H7166949: earliest known event — November 30, 2016; 6 events in the timeline; no auction records in the database yet; no separate damage reports in the projection (this isn't a guarantee of perfect condition).

Current record status: full history collection complete. We recommend cross-checking dates, prices, and photos against primary sources (auction lots and listing pages), and getting an independent inspection before buying.

What does this VIN mean?

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) KNDPM3AC5H7166949 is a 17-character vehicle identifier. It splits into three blocks without "inventing" a model decode: WMI (positions 1–3) — KND; VDS (4–9) — PM3AC5; VIS (10–17) — H7166949. VINTrack doesn't guess at a factory decoder — below is only what's confirmed by the projection data or a well-known WMI.

Per VINTrack data, this vehicle is identified as KIA, model year 2016. A full factory breakdown of every VIN position depends on manufacturer tables; we only show confirmed fields.

Technical attributes available from the decode/catalog: body type — Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]; fuel/engine — Gasoline; country of manufacture — SOUTH KOREA. These help you cross-check a listing against the actual vehicle before viewing it.

What to watch for before buying?

VINTrack's risk score for this VIN is 93/100. This is an internal metric based on known signals (damage, auctions, gaps, sale indicators) — not a legal conclusion or a substitute for inspection.

Flags worth checking before buying: large gap in history; moderate gap in history; vehicle reported stolen. Verify mileage history, absence of hidden repairs, and that the specification matches the seller's claims.