Daewoo Kalos VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Daewoo Kalos to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Daewoo Kalos

Start by typing the VIN of your car Daewoo Kalos into the box; the decoder reads the code and reports the maker, the model year and the country of origin. For the car Daewoo Kalos we list the production years 2002 - 2007, 2 versions in total, the body styles Hatchback, Sedan and a power figure of 106 hp. A VIN tells you the maker, the model year and the country of manufacture. Where the plant is coded in the 11th character, that can be read as well.

The VIN identifies the car but does not describe its life. Records of accidents, mileage, theft or owners have to be looked up separately from the decoding. When viewing a model Daewoo Kalos, copy the VIN from the vehicle yourself instead of trusting the number in the listing, then compare it character by character with the documents.

Daewoo Kalos versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Daewoo Kalos2002 - 2007Hatchback72 - 106 hp
Daewoo Kalos Sedan2002 - 2006Sedan72 - 106 hp

Model year characters for the Daewoo Kalos

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Daewoo Kalos, with model years 2002 - 2007 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077

What the VIN reveals about a Daewoo Kalos

  • The manufacturer and brand (Daewoo)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Daewoo Kalos

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Daewoo Kalos VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Daewoo Kalos built?

Our data lists model years 2002 - 2007 across 2 versions of the Daewoo Kalos. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Daewoo Kalos?

It is the 10th character. For the Daewoo Kalos the characters to expect are 2 (2002), 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007).

How many versions of the Daewoo Kalos are in your data?

2 versions, in 2 body styles, with power up to 106 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I find the VIN on the model Daewoo Kalos?

Look at the base of the windshield on the driver's side, where the VIN is visible from outside the car. It is also printed on the door frame of the driver's door and in the registration document.

Is the free decoder enough to judge a used car Daewoo Kalos?

It confirms the basic identity of the car, such as maker, model year and country. It says nothing about damage, mileage, theft or owners, so for those you would need a paid vehicle history report.

Is it really free to check the VIN of the car Daewoo Kalos?

Yes, the decoding itself costs nothing and works without signing up. Only the separate vehicle history reports are paid.