What damage type is reported for this KIA forte?

The primary recorded damage on file is "undercarriage". Auction reports log primary and secondary damage categories to assess structural, mechanical, or cosmetic repair requirements.

Are there any open NHTSA safety recalls on this vehicle?

There are 2 official NHTSA safety recall(s) on record for this 2021 KIA forte. Detailed recall summaries and free manufacturer remedy instructions are listed in the Safety section above.

How does salvage auction pricing compare to clean retail value?

Salvage and insurance auction vehicles generally sell at 30% to 70% below clean market retail, depending on title status, primary damage severity, and whether the vehicle is verified as run-and-drive.

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2021 KIA forte

VIN: 3kpf24ad9me295366run and driveundercarriage

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Damage Index: 5/10

This 2021 KIA forte (VIN: 3kpf24ad9me295366) was cataloged in salvage auction records. Primary damage recorded is undercarriage with 2 active NHTSA safety recall(s).

Auction Status

Unsold / Archive

Primary Damage

undercarriage

Location

National Facility

Auction Date

Cataloged Record

Auction Final BidN/A

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Final Bid

N/A

Est. Retail Value

N/A

Savings

N/A

Primary Damage

undercarriage

Condition

run and drive

Odometer

34151

Damage Analysis

5/10

Moderate Damage

undercarriage

Damage Location Map

Damage Legend

Primary Damage

undercarriage

Secondary Damage

No Damage

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Vehicle Timeline

Manufactured

2021

Vehicle was manufactured and entered service as a 2021 model year vehicle.

Damage Event

Vehicle sustained undercarriage damage and was declared a total loss or salvage.

Auction Listed

Vehicle was listed on a public salvage auction platform (Copart or IAAI) for bidding.

Sold at Auction

Latest

Unknown

Vehicle was sold to the highest bidder at the salvage auction.

NHTSA Recalls

2 recalls

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

#21V164000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.

STEERING:COLUMN

#22V304000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.

2021 KIA forte Auction Analysis & Record Context

This report represents historical salvage auction aggregation for the 2021 KIA forte, designated by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 3kpf24ad9me295366. Historical records document the vehicle being cataloged through salvage auction inventory.

The vehicle was branded with a primary damage attribution of undercarriage alongside documented secondary damage noted as -. Under standard automotive insurance appraisal practices, vehicles categorized under this loss type are evaluated against localized fair retail thresholds (estimated in clean condition at N/A) prior to disposition. Final bidding outcomes remain archived within historical lots.

Notice: Auction data, repair indexes, and retail values are compiled for informational and historical audit purposes. Prospective rebuilders or buyers should conduct independent on-site mechanic inspections before participating in live vehicle transactions.

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Verified auction answers & intelligence for VIN: 3kpf24ad9me295366

This 2021 KIA forte (VIN: 3kpf24ad9me295366) was listed at auction. Final sale price is subject to lot confirmation and auction verification.

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Severity Index5/10

Risk LevelModerate

Moderate structural or mechanical impact. Professional frame & mechanical inspection recommended.

Low RiskModerateCritical

Estimated Repair Range

NaNNaNExceeds Normal Threshold

Calibrated from official insurance estimator

Market PositionPending Data

Market spread comparison unavailable

* Computed by AutoBidTrace analytical models using historical salvage auction spreads and damage category baselines. Independent physical appraisal recommended prior to bidding.

Market Comparison

Avg Sale Price

$207

Min Sale Price

N/A

Max Sale Price

$6,800

Total Auctions

291

Auction Details

Vehicle Information

VIN: 3kpf24ad9me295366
Year: 2021
Make: KIA
Model: forte
Engine: 2.0
Transmission: automatic
Drive: fwd
Fuel Type: gas
Odometer: 34151
Title / Brand: -
Loss Type: -
Primary Damage: undercarriage
Secondary Damage: -

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