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KIA Optima '12

VIN

KNAGN418BDA299342

Plate

UAKA3148CH

Year

2012

Region

м. Київ

Owners

Last op (TSC)

2024-08-10

Color

Сірий

Body

Седан

Fuel

Газ

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Country

South Korea

Plant

WMI

KNA

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Registration history

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owners

transfers

plate changes

years in registry

Operation	Plate	Region	Date
Custom plate installed КА5355СК	КА5355СК	м. Київ	2024-08-10
Custom plate installed КА5355СК	КА5355СК	м. Київ	2024-03-28
Sold to a new owner	КА3148СН	м. Київ	2023-12-06
Sold to a new owner	КА3148СН	Черкаська обл.	2021-03-30

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This car on the market

KIA Optima 2012 on the market

prices and mileages of cars of the same model year

Market price distribution

share of offers, same-year cars

13%7k–8k

6%8k–9k

44%9k–9kmedian

19%9k–10k

13%10k–11k

11k–12k

12k–12k

6%12k–13k

Mileage distribution

share of offers, thousands of km, same-year cars

0–50

50–100

6%100–150

19%150–200

44%200–250

13%250–300

6%300–350

13%350–400

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Model market

KIA Optima market by year

Median price and typical mileage for every model year — how much the car loses and how much it drives.

median priceaverage mileagemax: 10 999 $ · 234 k km

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Valuation

Average value

Estimated from prices of this model over the last 6 months. The bounds show the average-value range.

$8,700Lower bound$8,999Average price$10,000Upper bound

Data updated: 14.07.2026

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Recalls

Safety recalls · 5

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns for this model and year.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS18V907000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pi

Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-454

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE18V363000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploy

Remedy: Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE17V224000

Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS22V560000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles. The right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.

Remedy: Dealers will secure the headliner plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE23V652000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of

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KIA Optima 2012 — current listings

active listings of the same model and year on the market

Kia Optima 2013

325k km · hybrid · automatic

$7,800

Kia Optima 2011

265k km · petrol · automatic

$7,499

Kia Optima 2012

202k km · petrol · automatic

$8,900

Kia Optima 2011

221k km

$8,200

Kia Optima 2012

368k km · hybrid · automatic

$8,700

Kia Optima 2012

214k km · petrol · automatic

$10,500

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KIA Optima 2012 VIN check

This page is a short report on the KIA Optima 2012: VIN KNAGN418BDA299342, model year 2012, газ engine. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Insight: The car is over 10 years old — pay attention to the condition of key units and rust. LPG is indicated — verify the legality of the installation and the registered conversion.

Market position

Based on current data, 16 similar offers were found for the KIA Optima 2012. Market prices range from $7,200 to $13,000 with a median of $8,999, and this offer is in line with the market. This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history and possible bargaining.

Insight: There is no specific listing price — use the market median as a reference.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 3, transfers — 2, plate changes — 2, years in the registry — 5. The latest recorded operation: Custom plate installed КА5355СК on 2024-08-10. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: A moderate number of owners (3) — typical for the car’s age. The plate was changed 2 time(s) — check that this does not hide separate episodes of the history.

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