Kia Bongo: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea
What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.
Inspections from October 2, 2018 to November 3, 2026
Also sold as K2500
- Inspected cars
- 46 466
- Typical mileage per year
- 14 700 km
- Outer panels repaired or replaced
- 30%
- Frame repairs
- 8.4%
- Typical asking prices
- ₩5 900 000 – ₩23 900 000
- ≈ $4 390 – $17 782
Mileage by age
Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.
| Age, years | Model year | Typical mileage | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2026 | 4 500 km | 800 – 11 300 | 2 064 |
| 1 | 2025 | 17 400 km | 8 800 – 31 200 | 3 921 |
| 2 | 2024 | 34 200 km | 19 800 – 56 200 | 5 090 |
| 3 | 2023 | 57 200 km | 34 500 – 88 100 | 6 623 |
| 4 | 2022 | 73 300 km | 48 400 – 108 700 | 6 540 |
| 5 | 2021 | 88 300 km | 57 000 – 134 600 | 5 266 |
| 6 | 2020 | 102 600 km | 67 600 – 160 100 | 4 850 |
| 7 | 2019 | 120 000 km | 79 600 – 176 900 | 4 029 |
| 8 | 2018 | 135 000 km | 88 200 – 192 900 | 3 001 |
| 9 | 2017 | 141 600 km | 97 700 – 199 900 | 2 665 |
| 10 | 2016 | 146 100 km | 101 300 – 203 200 | 2 102 |
| 11 | 2015 | 151 700 km | 105 500 – 206 300 | 1 688 |
| 12 | 2014 | 153 500 km | 110 800 – 205 400 | 1 211 |
| 13 | 2013 | 152 700 km | 106 000 – 203 300 | 745 |
| 14 | 2012 | 152 500 km | 108 300 – 204 700 | 420 |
| 15 | 2011 | 160 200 km | 114 400 – 210 600 | 265 |
| 16 | 2010 | 149 100 km | 107 200 – 202 400 | 138 |
| 17 | 2009 | 173 300 km | 113 900 – 243 600 | 101 |
| 18 | 2008 | 164 200 km | 111 900 – 209 100 | 63 |
Is this mileage normal?
Compare a car's odometer reading with other Kia Bongo cars of the same age.
Body repairs found at inspection
Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.
| Car age | Outer panels | Frame | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 years | 14% | 3.6% | 13 750 |
| 4–7 years | 32% | 8.4% | 17 259 |
| 8–11 years | 45% | 14% | 8 092 |
| 12 years and older | 54% | 19% | 2 641 |
| All ages | 30% | 8.4% | 41 742 |
What inspectors find most often
Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.
| Problem | All ages | Up to 3 years | 4–7 years | 8–11 years | 12 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leak | 16%Leaking, not just seepage: 1.7% | 2.4% | 15% | 33% | 47% |
| Transmission oil leak | 2.2%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 4.8% | 10% |
| Power steering fluid leak | 2.1%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.1% | 0.2% | 1.4% | 4.8% | 8.3% |
Asking prices in Korea
Asking prices of cars listed for sale in South Korea over the last year, before shipping and customs.
| Model year | Typical price | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ₩23 900 000≈ $17 782 | ₩22 240 000 – ₩25 500 000≈ $16 547 – $18 972 | 83 |
| 2025 | ₩22 500 000≈ $16 740 | ₩20 500 000 – ₩24 000 000≈ $15 252 – $17 856 | 399 |
| 2024 | ₩21 200 000≈ $15 773 | ₩18 500 000 – ₩23 320 000≈ $13 764 – $17 350 | 564 |
| 2023 | ₩20 700 000≈ $15 401 | ₩17 650 000 – ₩24 800 000≈ $13 132 – $18 451 | 551 |
| 2022 | ₩17 500 000≈ $13 020 | ₩14 990 000 – ₩21 780 000≈ $11 153 – $16 204 | 766 |
| 2021 | ₩16 700 000≈ $12 425 | ₩14 500 000 – ₩20 400 000≈ $10 788 – $15 178 | 453 |
| 2020 | ₩13 800 000≈ $10 267 | ₩11 990 000 – ₩16 900 000≈ $8 921 – $12 574 | 649 |
| 2019 | ₩11 990 000≈ $8 921 | ₩10 000 000 – ₩13 900 000≈ $7 440 – $10 342 | 530 |
| 2018 | ₩10 700 000≈ $7 961 | ₩9 400 000 – ₩12 780 000≈ $6 994 – $9 508 | 370 |
| 2017 | ₩10 000 000≈ $7 440 | ₩8 400 000 – ₩12 200 000≈ $6 250 – $9 077 | 339 |
| 2016 | ₩8 700 000≈ $6 473 | ₩7 500 000 – ₩11 000 000≈ $5 580 – $8 184 | 301 |
| 2015 | ₩8 000 000≈ $5 952 | ₩6 900 000 – ₩9 890 000≈ $5 134 – $7 358 | 264 |
| 2014 | ₩7 500 000≈ $5 580 | ₩6 000 000 – ₩9 520 000≈ $4 464 – $7 083 | 176 |
| 2013 | ₩7 900 000≈ $5 878 | ₩6 500 000 – ₩9 990 000≈ $4 836 – $7 433 | 125 |
| 2012 | ₩7 500 000≈ $5 580 | ₩6 040 000 – ₩8 940 000≈ $4 494 – $6 651 | 75 |
| 2011 | ₩5 900 000≈ $4 390 | ₩4 900 000 – ₩7 500 000≈ $3 646 – $5 580 | 37 |
Kia Bongo: questions and answers
- What mileage is normal for a 2023 Kia Bongo?
- Cars of this age typically show about 57 200 km at inspection; half of them have between 34 500 and 88 100 km.
- How often does a used Kia Bongo have body repairs?
- 30% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 8.4% had frame repairs.
- How much does a used Kia Bongo cost in Korea?
- Over the last year, a 2022 Kia Bongo was typically listed for ₩17 500 000 (≈ $13 020); half of these cars were listed between ₩14 990 000 (≈ $11 153) and ₩21 780 000 (≈ $16 204).
- What problems do inspectors find on a Kia Bongo?
- Most often: Engine oil leak (16%), Transmission oil leak (2.2%), Power steering fluid leak (2.1%).
Other Kia models
- CarnivalAlso sold as SedonaInspected cars: 115 552 · 2006–2026
- MorningAlso sold as PicantoInspected cars: 101 451 · 2004–2026
- K5Also sold as OptimaInspected cars: 83 170 · 2010–2026
- SorentoInspected cars: 82 925 · 2002–2026
- RayInspected cars: 71 984 · 2012–2026
- SportageInspected cars: 63 072 · 2005–2026
- K7Also sold as CadenzaInspected cars: 59 980 · 2010–2021
- K3Also sold as CeratoInspected cars: 49 304 · 2012–2024
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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026