A Nissan Kicks Play VIN opens with 3N1 (Mexico). A 2026 Kicks Play carries T in position 10.
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How to read a Nissan Kicks Play VIN
Here is a real 2025 Nissan Kicks Play VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 3N1CP5BV0SL489796 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Where Nissan Kicks Play VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 2 Nissan Kicks Play VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:
| WMI | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on file | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3N1 | Mexico | Passenger Car | 2 |
Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.
Model-year codes for the Nissan Kicks Play
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Nissan Kicks Play has not yet outlived: its 2 years still map one-to-one. All 2 model years of the Nissan Kicks Play, 2025 to 2026, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T | — |
| 2025 | S | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Nissan Kicks Play VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 2 VINs the Nissan Kicks Play uses 3 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | C (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | P (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 8 — engine | V (100%) | 1 distinct |
What a decoded Nissan Kicks Play VIN gets you
What a decoded VIN opens up:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 33 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Crash-test ratings | 1 rated model years | NHTSA |
| Model years covered | 2 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Nissan Kicks Play
A Nissan Kicks Play VIN normally opens with 3N1; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Nissan Kicks Play VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows the recalls NHTSA holds on the Nissan Kicks Play.
What year is my Kicks Play by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2026 Kicks Play carries T, a 2025 Kicks Play carries S.
What does position 4 mean on a Nissan Kicks Play VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 2 Nissan Kicks Play VINs here, C is the most common character in position 4, on 100% of them.
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