Kia K3: 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 Cerato
- Inspected cars
- 49 304
- Typical mileage per year
- 11 400 km
- Outer panels repaired or replaced
- 49%
- Frame repairs
- 13%
- Typical asking prices
- ₩5 300 000 – ₩19 300 000
- ≈ $3 943 – $14 359
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 | 10 300 km | 4 900 – 17 100 | 939 |
| 1 | 2025 | 20 400 km | 12 300 – 31 200 | 2 486 |
| 2 | 2024 | 33 300 km | 21 100 – 48 600 | 4 326 |
| 3 | 2023 | 49 600 km | 32 200 – 76 100 | 6 855 |
| 4 | 2022 | 57 800 km | 39 300 – 80 200 | 7 386 |
| 5 | 2021 | 65 700 km | 46 400 – 87 800 | 5 715 |
| 6 | 2020 | 73 900 km | 53 700 – 96 100 | 5 135 |
| 7 | 2019 | 80 900 km | 58 800 – 105 700 | 4 821 |
| 8 | 2018 | 86 400 km | 64 100 – 111 700 | 3 460 |
| 9 | 2017 | 94 100 km | 69 400 – 119 500 | 2 756 |
| 10 | 2016 | 96 500 km | 72 300 – 123 600 | 2 375 |
| 11 | 2015 | 101 600 km | 76 700 – 128 700 | 1 922 |
| 12 | 2014 | 106 800 km | 79 700 – 133 400 | 1 084 |
| 13 | 2013 | 108 200 km | 83 000 – 132 000 | 576 |
| 14 | 2012 | 113 900 km | 87 700 – 144 200 | 78 |
Is this mileage normal?
Compare a car's odometer reading with other Kia K3 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 | 33% | 8.3% | 7 712 |
| 4–7 years | 50% | 13% | 11 794 |
| 8–11 years | 64% | 18% | 5 993 |
| 12 years and older | 67% | 15% | 1 199 |
| All ages | 49% | 13% | 26 698 |
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 | 5.9%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.8% | 2.0% | 7.4% | 8.5% | 11% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ₩19 300 000≈ $14 359 | ₩17 700 000 – ₩21 500 000≈ $13 169 – $15 996 | 321 |
| 2023 | ₩18 500 000≈ $13 764 | ₩15 980 000 – ₩20 900 000≈ $11 889 – $15 550 | 452 |
| 2022 | ₩16 500 000≈ $12 276 | ₩14 500 000 – ₩18 900 000≈ $10 788 – $14 062 | 1 198 |
| 2021 | ₩14 900 000≈ $11 086 | ₩13 200 000 – ₩17 320 000≈ $9 821 – $12 886 | 800 |
| 2020 | ₩12 940 000≈ $9 627 | ₩11 900 000 – ₩14 300 000≈ $8 854 – $10 639 | 614 |
| 2019 | ₩12 200 000≈ $9 077 | ₩10 800 000 – ₩13 500 000≈ $8 035 – $10 044 | 1 141 |
| 2018 | ₩10 100 000≈ $7 514 | ₩8 500 000 – ₩11 900 000≈ $6 324 – $8 854 | 600 |
| 2017 | ₩8 300 000≈ $6 175 | ₩7 200 000 – ₩9 300 000≈ $5 357 – $6 919 | 440 |
| 2016 | ₩7 500 000≈ $5 580 | ₩6 300 000 – ₩8 600 000≈ $4 687 – $6 398 | 527 |
| 2015 | ₩6 300 000≈ $4 687 | ₩5 350 000 – ₩7 200 000≈ $3 980 – $5 357 | 930 |
| 2014 | ₩5 800 000≈ $4 315 | ₩4 900 000 – ₩6 600 000≈ $3 646 – $4 910 | 506 |
| 2013 | ₩5 800 000≈ $4 315 | ₩4 900 000 – ₩6 500 000≈ $3 646 – $4 836 | 575 |
| 2012 | ₩5 300 000≈ $3 943 | ₩4 750 000 – ₩6 200 000≈ $3 534 – $4 613 | 83 |
Kia K3: questions and answers
- What mileage is normal for a 2022 Kia K3?
- Cars of this age typically show about 57 800 km at inspection; half of them have between 39 300 and 80 200 km.
- How often does a used Kia K3 have body repairs?
- 49% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 13% had frame repairs.
- How much does a used Kia K3 cost in Korea?
- Over the last year, a 2022 Kia K3 was typically listed for ₩16 500 000 (≈ $12 276); half of these cars were listed between ₩14 500 000 (≈ $10 788) and ₩18 900 000 (≈ $14 062).
- What problems do inspectors find on a Kia K3?
- Most often: Engine oil leak (5.9%).
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
- BongoAlso sold as K2500Inspected cars: 46 466 · 2004–2026
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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026