Looking at a used car in Kisumu? Before you hand over the money, check what the VIN says. Cars sold in Kenya are routinely bought damaged at US and Canadian auctions, shipped over and repaired — and the auction photos show the state that car was really in, whatever the seller in Kisumu is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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SAJAR4FX9JCP27838 IAAI 46195226
135,661 mi · Normal wear
JM3ER4W31A0340416 IAAI 46092082
208,205 mi · All over
1YVHP81A895M47223 IAAI 46169571
141,755 mi · Normal wear
1FAFP25185G194610 IAAI 46175590
350,457 mi · Normal wear
1FADP3L95EL461067 IAAI 46164943
109,367 mi · Normal wear
JN8AZ2NE0D9040238 IAAI 46116098
153,575 mi · Hail
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On the windscreen at the base of the glass, on the driver-side door pillar, and on the registration document. Check that all three match before anything else — a mismatch ends the viewing.
Especially there. A dealer may hold some paperwork; a private seller usually offers only their word. The VIN record does not depend on either.
Searching the auction archive for a VIN is free. The full history report — accidents, ownership, odometer readings and title brands — is a one-off paid report, no subscription.