2023 KIA SOUL GT Line

The auction record identifies the vehicle as having a salvage certificate of title with “REAR END” listed as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that visible deformation is concentrated at the left rear quarter panel, left rear door, and rear bumper corner, supporting the stated rear-end damage claim. However, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the available photos. The left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area are severely crushed, with extensive inward deformation, sharp creases, and irregular panel contours. The left rear door has a broad, moderate dent with multiple pronounced horizontal and diagonal creases across the outer panel. The left rear bumper corner is severely displaced from the body, with large gaps, an outward-projecting section, and an irregular, partially separated edge. The available findings do not establish the condition of hidden structural, suspension, wheel, lighting, safety-system, or mechanical components. A complete physical inspection and repair estimate are recommended before purchase. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2023 Kia Soul GT Line, manufactured by Kia Corporation in South Korea. It is listed as a 4x2 multipurpose passenger vehicle with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine and continuously variable transmission. Four NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model and year. Recall 23V298000 concerns a digital instrument cluster that may fail to display information; the remedy is a software update. Recall 23V531000 concerns an electric Idle Stop & Go oil-pump controller that may overheat and increase fire risk; the controller is to be inspected and replaced as necessary, and the vehicle should be parked outdoors away from structures until repaired. Recall 23V830000 concerns side-curtain airbags that may deploy unexpectedly; the remedy is inspection and replacement of the affected modules as necessary. Recall 25V099000 concerns incorrectly manufactured piston oil rings that may cause engine damage, stalling, or fire; the remedy includes engine inspection or replacement as necessary and installation of piston-ring noise-sensing software. Repair completion should be verified with Kia or an authorized dealer using the VIN before the vehicle is operated.