What damage type is reported for this KIA sportage?

The primary recorded damage on file is "water/flood". 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 sportage. 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 sportage

VIN: kndpmcac3m7898703defaultwater/flood

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Damage Index: 5/10

This 2021 KIA sportage (VIN: kndpmcac3m7898703) was cataloged in salvage auction records at -. Primary damage recorded is water/flood with 2 active NHTSA safety recall(s).

Auction Status

Unsold / Archive

Primary Damage

water/flood

Location

Auction Date

January 1, 1970

Auction Final BidN/A

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Final Bid

N/A

Est. Retail Value

N/A

Savings

N/A

Primary Damage

water/flood

Condition

default

Odometer

Damage Analysis

5/10

Moderate Damage

water/flood

Damage Location Map

4 areas affected

Front End

Front bumper, hood, headlights, radiator area

Damage Legend

Primary Damage

water/flood

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

December 1969

Vehicle sustained water/flood damage and was declared a total loss or salvage.

Auction Listed

1970-01-01

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

Sold at Auction

Latest

January 1, 1970

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

NHTSA Recalls

2 recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

#21V137000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.

TRAILER HITCHES

#22V703000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.

2021 KIA sportage Auction Analysis & Record Context

This report represents historical salvage auction aggregation for the 2021 KIA sportage, designated by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) kndpmcac3m7898703. Historical records document the vehicle being cataloged through salvage auction inventory originating out of the - facility.

The vehicle was branded with a primary damage attribution of water/flood 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: kndpmcac3m7898703

This 2021 KIA sportage (VIN: kndpmcac3m7898703) was listed at auction via -. 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

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Market Comparison

Avg Sale Price

$232

Min Sale Price

N/A

Max Sale Price

$10,500

Total Auctions

110

Auction Details

Lot #: #73952544
Auction House: IAAI
Location: -
Country: -
Auction Date: January 1, 1970

Vehicle Information

VIN: kndpmcac3m7898703
Year: 2021
Make: KIA
Model: sportage
Engine: 2.4
Transmission: automatic
Drive: all wheel drive
Fuel Type: gas
Odometer: 0
Title / Brand: -
Loss Type: -
Primary Damage: water/flood
Secondary Damage: -

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