2018 Kia Forte Lx — VIN 3KPFL4A70JE172817: IAAI auction history

Auction record at a glance

Highest recorded bid

$850

as of October 25, 2026

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

Auction: IAAI · Elkton (md)
Lot number: 46421216
Auction date: October 26, 2026
Status when recorded: On sale
Primary damage: Normal wear
Condition: Starts and drives
Odometer: 143,813 mi
Keys: Yes
Location: At The Branch, Elkton, Delaware, USA

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Auction record summary

This page is the archived IAAI record for the 2018 Kia Forte Lx with VIN 3KPFL4A70JE172817, listed as lot 46421216 at the Elkton (md) yard (At The Branch, Elkton, Delaware, USA). The highest bid AllCarHistory recorded before the auction closed was $850, captured as of October 25, 2026; this is not a confirmed final sale price, and auction fees, transport and repairs are not included. The auction was scheduled for October 26, 2026, and the lot status at the time of recording was "On sale". Primary damage noted by the auction: Normal wear; running condition: Starts and drives. The odometer reading was 143,813 mi. Listed specifications: Black, Sedan, 2.0l i-4 dohc, vvt, regular , 147hp engine, 4 cylinders, Automatic transmission, FWD, Gasoline. Keys: Yes. AllCarHistory does not sell vehicles and does not take bids: the data above is a snapshot of the IAAI 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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October 25, 2026
Record added to the AllCarHistory archive
October 26, 2026
IAAI auction, lot 46421216
Elkton (md) · highest recorded bid $850 · status: On sale

Specifications

Odometer

143 813 miles

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Drive

FWD

Engine

2.0l i-4 dohc, vvt, regular , 147hp

Transmission

Automatic

Body Style

Sedan

Primary Damage

Normal wear

Condition

Starts and drives

Keys

Yes

Color

Black

Factory data for this VIN: 2018 KIA Forte

Decoded from VIN 3KPFL4A70JE172817 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 Pop,S,EX
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
Backup camera
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 $850 the final price?

We do not know whether the lot sold. AllCarHistory records the highest bid visible before the auction closed ($850) and the lot status at that moment (On sale). The final hammer price, if there was one, is known only to IAAI and the buyer, and fees, transport and repairs are extra.

When was this 2018 Kia Forte Lx at IAAI?

The record shows an auction date of October 26, 2026 at Elkton (md), lot 46421216. The data on this page was captured as of October 25, 2026.

What damage is recorded on this 2018 Kia Forte Lx?

Primary damage in the record: Normal wear. Running condition: Starts and drives.

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

$850

as of October 25, 2026

LocationAt The Branch, Elkton, Delaware, USA

BranchElkton (md)

Auction

Lot#46421216

Auction DateOctober 26, 2026

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