What mileage is normal for a 2016 Kia Forte?

Cars of this age typically show about 98 800 km at inspection; half of them have between 75 700 and 127 100 km.

How often does a used Kia Forte have body repairs?

67% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 23% had frame repairs.

How much does a used Kia Forte cost in Korea?

Over the last year, a 2011 Kia Forte was typically listed for ₩3 900 000 (≈ $2 902); half of these cars were listed between ₩3 000 000 (≈ $2 232) and ₩4 500 000 (≈ $3 348).

What problems do inspectors find on a Kia Forte?

Most often: Engine oil leak (29%), Transmission oil leak (1.8%), Steering problem (1.6%).

Kia Forte: 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 2, 2026

Inspected cars: 5 653
Typical mileage per year: 9 400 km
Outer panels repaired or replaced: 67%
Frame repairs: 23%
Typical asking prices: ₩3 490 000 – ₩4 200 000; ≈ $2 597 – $3 125

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
6	2020	79 800 km	57 900 – 99 100	157
7	2019	85 800 km	64 300 – 109 100	416
8	2018	91 300 km	70 000 – 113 000	656
9	2017	94 600 km	71 500 – 119 600	1 026
10	2016	98 800 km	75 700 – 127 100	1 176
11	2015	104 000 km	80 100 – 133 700	971
12	2014	110 300 km	80 500 – 139 000	623
13	2013	107 100 km	81 700 – 138 300	393
14	2012	114 200 km	77 700 – 143 200	249
15	2011	126 500 km	92 200 – 151 200	147
16	2010	129 200 km	92 700 – 171 200	58

Is this mileage normal?

Compare a car's odometer reading with other Kia Forte cars of the same age.

Model year

Mileage, km

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
4–7 years	58%	17%	203
8–11 years	65%	23%	2 209
12 years and older	71%	23%	1 208
All ages	67%	23%	3 621

What inspectors find most often

Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.

Problem	All ages	4–7 years	8–11 years	12 years and older
Engine oil leak	29%Leaking, not just seepage: 3.5%	31%	30%	27%
Transmission oil leak	1.8%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.1%	2.0%	1.6%	2.3%
Steering problem	1.6%	0.5%	0.9%	3.1%
Drive shaft or CV joint problem	1.4%	1.0%	0.7%	3.1%
Power steering fluid leak	1.2%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.1%	0.5%	1.4%	1.1%

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
2013	₩4 200 000≈ $‪3 125‬	₩3 720 000 – ₩4 500 000≈ $2 768 – $3 348	31
2012	₩3 900 000≈ $‪2 902‬	₩3 000 000 – ₩4 500 000≈ $2 232 – $3 348	40
2011	₩3 900 000≈ $‪2 902‬	₩3 000 000 – ₩4 500 000≈ $2 232 – $3 348	67
2010	₩3 490 000≈ $‪2 597‬	₩3 040 000 – ₩3 850 000≈ $2 262 – $2 864	35

Kia Forte: questions and answers

What mileage is normal for a 2016 Kia Forte?: Cars of this age typically show about 98 800 km at inspection; half of them have between 75 700 and 127 100 km.
How often does a used Kia Forte have body repairs?: 67% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 23% had frame repairs.
How much does a used Kia Forte cost in Korea?: Over the last year, a 2011 Kia Forte was typically listed for ₩3 900 000 (≈ $2 902); half of these cars were listed between ₩3 000 000 (≈ $2 232) and ₩4 500 000 (≈ $3 348).
What problems do inspectors find on a Kia Forte?: Most often: Engine oil leak (29%), Transmission oil leak (1.8%), Steering problem (1.6%).

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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026