World Manufacturer Identifier
U6Y
Kia · Slovakia · Europe
- WMI
- U6Y
- Manufacturer
- Kia
- Country
- Slovakia
- Region
- Europe
What this means for a VIN
Any 17-character VIN starting with U6Y was issued by Kia and originated in Slovakia. The remaining 14 characters identify the vehicle attributes (positions 4-9), the model year (position 10), the assembly plant (position 11), and the unique serial number (positions 12-17).
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