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2012 Kia Forte 4D 2.0 VIN KNAFU5A28C5511892

KNAFU5A28C5511892 2012 Kia Forte 2.0 4D brown

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Lot# 78905735

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Current Bid

$ 250

Buy now $ 650.00

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2026-06-02

78905735

$ 150

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Car Specs Sedan

KNAFU5A28C5511892

Color Red

Year 2012

Fuel Type Gasoline

Engine 2.0 L

Drivetrain Front wheel drive

Mileage Not Specified

Transmission Automatic

Damages

Condition Enhanced Vehicles info

Primary Damage Engine burn info

Secondary Damage Interior burn info

Key Missing info

Bid Information

Location TX - Houston

Sale Date Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00 PM UTC

ACV / ERC $2100 USD / $0 USD info

US Auction Copart

Seller Type Non-Insurance Co. info

Title Tx - Nonrepairable Title

Features & Specs Kia FORTE 2012

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Auction Fees: $ 235

Doc Fee: $ 55

Gate Fee: $ 114

Bank Wire Fee: $ 17.49

Total: $ 1,114.49

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Land Freight(Houston - Houston, TX) $ 310.5

Sea Freight(Houston, TX - Rotterdam) info

$ 978.75

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$ 100

Our Commission: $ 500

Size Surcharge: $ 0

Total: $ 1,888.75

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Tax: $ 0

VAT: $ 0

Total: $ 0

Total price with delivery:
$ 3,003.24

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Vehicle Engine:

2.0

Country:

TX - Houston

Last odometer reading:

0 mi

Last selling price:

$ 693

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What It Means	Facts and Risks
Description	Fact: The auction reported a fire in the engine compartment. The fire source is localized in the engine and accessory equipment area. Causes: oil leak on hot surfaces, fuel line rupture, electrical wiring short circuit, overheating with subsequent ignition.
What to Check in Photos	Mandatory inspection of engine compartment: • Soot marks on inside of hood • Melting of plastic engine covers, air filter • Condition of wiring harnesses (melting, blackened insulation) • Damage to rubber hoses (fuel, cooling) • Deformation or discoloration of metal parts Important: Photos may not show damage inside the engine from overheating.
Critical Risks	Engine: High temperature can damage cylinder block, cylinder head, gaskets — risk of cracks and deformations even without visible external traces. Electronics: ECU, sensors, injectors — sensitive to temperature, may fail over time even after wiring replacement. Fuel System: Risk of damage to fuel pump, lines, injectors. Consequences: Even after complete replacement of accessory equipment, the engine block itself may have hidden defects.
Title Impact	Fact: Engine fire often leads to Salvage Title assignment, especially if insurance deemed the vehicle economically unfeasible to restore. Risk: During registration and insurance, difficulties may arise even after repairs.
Expert Recommendations	✓ Request maximum photos of engine compartment: from all sides, top, bottom (if available). ✓ Independent diagnostics mandatory: engine compression, cylinder head condition, electronics check. ✗ High risk of hidden defects: cosmetic repair (replacing burned parts) does not solve engine problems. ⚠️ Consider engine replacement: in some cases this is the only reliable restoration option.

What It Means	Facts and Risks
Description	Fact: The auction reported a fire inside the vehicle cabin. The fire source is localized in the passenger compartment. Causes: short circuit in cabin wiring, left combustible items, arson, heater malfunction or electronic device failure.
What to Check in Photos	Mandatory cabin inspection: • Soot marks on ceiling, pillars, door trim • Seat condition (melting, burns, charring) • Dashboard, center console damage • Melted trim elements, plastic parts • Floor mat, flooring condition • Glass damage (temperature cracks, soot) Important: Photos don't convey smell and don't show depth of soot penetration into foam.
Critical Risks	Cabin Wiring: Wire insulation damage creates risk of future short circuits, especially in hidden places (under dashboard, in pillars). Safety System: Fire can damage airbag sensors, seat belts — complete SRS system replacement required. Odor: Acrid burning smell from synthetic materials (upholstery, plastic, foam) is virtually impossible to completely eliminate — absorbed at molecular level. Toxic Residues: Plastic and synthetic combustion products may be released when cabin heats up in sun.
Restoration Cost	Fact: Complete cabin restoration requires replacement of all fabric and plastic elements, including sound insulation, carpeting, headliner, seats, dashboard. Risk: Partial repair is ineffective — odor and soot residues will appear from untreated areas.
Expert Recommendations	✗ Strongly not recommended for personal use: odor and toxic residues create discomfort and health risks. ✓ If buying for resale: consider complete interior replacement as mandatory. ⚠️ Check safety system: diagnostics and replacement of airbags, belts, sensors mandatory. ⚠️ Honesty in resale: hiding interior fire history is impossible — odor will reveal even years later.

Metric	Description
ACV (Actual Cash Value)	The estimated market value of the vehicle in the U.S. at the time it was written off by the insurance company. Use: Helps assess the real value of the car before damage.
ERC (Estimated Repair Cost)	The insurer's preliminary estimate of repair costs for the U.S. market. Use: A general indicator for budgeting restoration costs.

Type	Description & Risks
Insurance Company	The most reliable seller type. Vehicles are sold after an insurance claim payout. Usually sold "as is" — without hidden repairs or defect masking before being listed on the insurance auto auction.
Dealer (Reseller)	Sold by an intermediary. Warning: High risk of poor-quality pre-sale repairs (cosmetic cover-ups) to conceal actual damage. An independent inspection is mandatory.
Rental Company	Vehicles from rental fleets. Often repaired at the company's expense (Self-Insured) without being reported to databases. Risk: History reports may show "No Accidents" and a Clean Title, while hiding actual repairs. The price is higher, but the history may be incomplete. Inspection is required.
Not-Insurance (Bank / Private / Other)	Banks, leasing companies, or private parties (Dealer / Reseller). Damage history may not be obvious. A detailed check is recommended; we do not recommend buying without an inspection.

Rate	Coverage
1%	Covers total loss only during transportation. Any new damage that occurs in transit is not covered.
2.5%	Covers total loss and new damage that occurs from the moment the vehicle is accepted at the U.S. warehouse until it arrives at the port of discharge. Deductible: USD 200. Compensation is calculated based on the average market cost of repairs and replacement parts (new or used, depending on the most economically reasonable option). Official dealer pricing is not used.

2012 Kia Forte 4D 2.0 VIN KNAFU5A28C5511892

Vehicle Condition

ENGINE BURN — Engine Fire

INTERIOR BURN — Interior Fire

Key Availability

ACV / ERC

Seller Type

Insurance

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