Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATIONS
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
1 - 3 : Make / Vehicle type
- KNE, KNA = Kia Passenger Car
4 - 5 : Vehicle Line / Series
- DE = RIO
6 - 7: Body type
- 12 = 4 Door Sedan
- 16 = 5 Door Hatchback
8 : Engine type
- 3 = 1.6 Gasoline (G4ED)
9 : Transaxle type
- Check digit
10 : Model year
- 5 = 2005, 6 = 2006
11 : Plant location
- 6 = Sohari plant
12 : Sequential number
- 000001 - 999999