VIN U5YPK816HGL028973 — Kia Sportage 2016: auction and damage history

Vehicle history for VIN U5YPK816HGL028973

Kia Sportage 2016's history is anchored on VIN U5YPK816HGL028973. Compare sale dates and mileage with the listing you're currently viewing.

Key metrics for VIN U5YPK816HGL028973: earliest known event — September 9, 2026; 4 events in the timeline; no auction records in the database yet; 2 marketplace listings (active: 2); 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) U5YPK816HGL028973 is a 17-character vehicle identifier. It splits into three blocks without "inventing" a model decode: WMI (positions 1–3) — U5Y; VDS (4–9) — PK816H; VIS (10–17) — GL028973. 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.

What to watch for before buying?

VINTrack's internal risk score currently shows no critical flags for VIN U5YPK816HGL028973. This doesn't mean the vehicle is risk-free: absence of data isn't proof of a perfect history. Inspect the body, paint thickness, run an electronics diagnostic, and check the service book.

Brief analysis of auctions, prices, and damage

Marketplaces show a price of 179,900 NOK (FINN, status: active). Before placing a deposit, verify the listing is still active and confirm the seller's identity.