FAW Bora VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your FAW Bora 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 FAW Bora

Looking at a model FAW Bora? Enter its 17-character VIN here and the free decoder tells you the manufacturer, the model year and the manufacturing country. Data on the model FAW Bora at a glance: 2001 - 2011 for the years, Sedan for the body styles, 150 hp for power, and 1 versions in total. The first three characters identify the manufacturer and region, the 10th stands for the model year, and the 11th often marks the plant.

Keep in mind that a decoded VIN says nothing about a vehicle's past: no accidents, no mileage, no theft flags and no owner list are stored in it. Before you buy a car FAW Bora, make sure the VIN on the vehicle is identical to the one in the registration document and in the sales contract.

FAW Bora versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
FAW Bora2001 - 2011Sedan125 - 150 hp

Model year characters for the FAW Bora

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the FAW Bora, with model years 2001 - 2011 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20011
  • 20022
  • 20033
  • 20044
  • 20055
  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B

What the VIN reveals about a FAW Bora

  • The manufacturer and brand (FAW)
  • 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 FAW Bora

  • 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 FAW Bora 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 FAW Bora built?

Our data lists model years 2001 - 2011 across 1 version of the FAW Bora. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a FAW Bora?

It is the 10th character. For the FAW Bora the characters to expect are 1 (2001), 2 (2002), 3 (2003), 4 (2004), 5 (2005), 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011).

How many versions of the FAW Bora are in your data?

1 version, in 1 body style, with power up to 150 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where can I read the VIN on a car FAW Bora?

Stand outside the car and look through the windshield at the lower corner on the driver's side. You can also open the driver's door and check the frame, or read it from the registration document.

What can the free decoder not show for the model FAW Bora?

It cannot show accidents, mileage, theft records or previous owners. The VIN does not contain that information; it is found in a paid vehicle history report.

Is decoding the VIN of the model FAW Bora free?

Yes. Decoding is free and you do not need to register. Enter the 17 characters and the result appears right away.