2018 Kia Forte Lx — VIN 3KPFK4A71JE236253: Copart auction history

Auction record at a glance

Highest recorded bid

$175

as of November 3, 2026

Bid visible before the auction closed; not a confirmed final sale price.

Auction: Copart · In - Cicero
Lot number: 74317276
Auction date: November 3, 2026
Status when recorded: На утверждении
Primary damage: Front end
Condition: Engine starts
Odometer: 220,351 mi
Keys: Yes
Location: In - Cicero, Cicero, Indiana, USA
Market value: $8,800
Pre-accident value: $1,850

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Auction record summary

This page is the archived Copart record for the 2018 Kia Forte Lx with VIN 3KPFK4A71JE236253, listed as lot 74317276 at the In - Cicero yard (In - Cicero, Cicero, Indiana, USA). The highest bid AllCarHistory recorded before the auction closed was $175, captured as of November 3, 2026; this is not a confirmed final sale price, and auction fees, transport and repairs are not included. The auction was scheduled for November 3, 2026, and the lot status at the time of recording was "На утверждении". Primary damage noted by the auction: Front end; running condition: Engine starts. The odometer reading was 220,351 mi. Listed specifications: Silver, Sedan, 2.0l 4 engine, 4 cylinders, Automatic transmission, FWD, Gasoline. Keys: Yes. The auction also listed a market value of $8,800 and a pre-accident value of $1,850. AllCarHistory does not sell vehicles and does not take bids: the data above is a snapshot of the Copart listing, kept so that buyers, importers and insurers can check this VIN's auction history later. Compare it with the photos in the gallery and with other Kia Forte lots in the archive before relying on it.

Auction history

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November 3, 2026
Copart auction, lot 74317276
In - Cicero · highest recorded bid $175 · status: На утверждении
November 3, 2026
Record added to the AllCarHistory archive

Specifications

Odometer

220 351 miles

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Drive

FWD

Engine

2.0l 4

Transmission

Automatic

Body Style

Sedan

Primary Damage

Front end

Condition

Engine starts

Keys

Yes

Color

Silver

Factory data for this VIN: 2018 KIA Forte

Decoded from VIN 3KPFK4A71JE236253 with the NHTSA vPIC database of the US Department of Transportation. This is how the car left the factory, not its present condition.

Trim / series: LX Base
Body class: Sedan/Saloon
Doors: 4
Seat rows: 2
Drive type: FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Engine: 2.0 L · 4 cylinders · 147 hp · Gasoline
Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
Gross vehicle weight rating: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Manufacturer: KIA Mexico S.A. DE C.V.
Assembly plant: Kia Motors Mexico S.A. De C.V. (KMM), Tijuana, Mexico

Standard safety equipment (NHTSA)

Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Electronic stability control
Traction control
Tire pressure monitoring

Airbags: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger); 1st Row (Driver and Passenger); 1st and 2nd Rows

NHTSA safety recalls for the 2018 KIA Forte

The NHTSA database lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2018 KIA Forte (checked 2026-10-25). A campaign covers part of the production, so not every one applies to this VIN.

Campaign 22V031000 · 2022-01-25
AIR BAGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Campaign 21V622000 · 2021-08-09
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Campaign 21V260000 · 2021-04-13
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.

To see whether a recall is still open on this exact car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Conclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions - 2018 Kia Forte Lx

Common questions about this vehicle and our auction data archive.

Was this Kia sold, and is $175 the final price?

We do not know whether the lot sold. AllCarHistory records the highest bid visible before the auction closed ($175) and the lot status at that moment (На утверждении). The final hammer price, if there was one, is known only to Copart and the buyer, and fees, transport and repairs are extra.

When was this 2018 Kia Forte Lx at Copart?

The record shows an auction date of November 3, 2026 at In - Cicero, lot 74317276.

What damage is recorded on this 2018 Kia Forte Lx?

Primary damage in the record: Front end. Running condition: Engine starts.

Did this 2018 Kia Forte Lx come with keys?

Keys in this record: Yes.

What is this page?

A history card for this lot: photos, damage, mileage and the prices from the Copart or IAAI record. The purchase itself is handled on the auction platform or with a seller.

Prices

Highest recorded bid

$175

as of November 3, 2026

Market Value

$8,800

Pre-accident Value

$1,850

LocationIn - Cicero, Cicero, Indiana, USA

Auction

Lot#74317276

Auction DateNovember 3, 2026

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