Looking at a used car in Nairobi? 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 Nairobi is telling you.
Reported accidents, odometer rollbacks, title brands and past owners — get the full history report for any VIN.
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KMHL24JA9TA563208 Copart 63890986
57 mi · Top/roof · Salvage title
5FNYF6H53HB025542 Copart 63650176
89,980 mi · Front end · Salvage title
KNMAT2MT7LP505265 Copart 63618956
129,359 mi · Rollover · Non-repairable
KNDPB3A20D7419733 Copart 63219846
0 mi · Front end · Salvage title
2C3CDXGJ7MH592995 Copart 63255946
44,878 mi · Front end · Salvage title
3C6UR5DL8HG700002 Copart 63173126
81,180 mi · Top/roof · Salvage title
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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.