Decoding Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

[mgrahul]

You posted the Maruti Suzuki Ritz VIN = MA3EDKD1S00356324 DR4CD1. Where are you pulling the VIN from?

I don't have all the answers yet but here is some info that may be helpful.

The Maruti VIN should only be 17 characters long as stated in other posts I have read.

The DR4CD1 describes the variant of your car. In this case the DR4CD1 indicates this Ritz is a Vdi BS IV. Here is a list of the other Ritz variants I have seen:
DR4CD1 - Vxi BS IV
DR4CD2 - Vxi (ABS) BS IV
DRDCD1 - Vdi BS IV
DRDCD2 - Vdi (ABS) BS IV
DR4CS1 - Lxi BS IV
DRDCS1 - Ldi BS IV
DR4CL1 - Zxi BS IV
DR4CL2 - Zxi (ABS) BS IV

Source: Maruti Suzuki VIN Variants

As previously posted in many other forums:

Hopefully this information helps lead to fully understanding how the Maruti Suzuki VIN numbers are identified.

From what I see in wildon's post which you have quoted, there should be an additional Letter/Number. But the car doesn't have it. I guess they are using a new format where there is no alphabet for indicating the year or month of manufacturing.

 

[Schultzey]

From what I see in wildon's post which you have quoted, there should be an additional Letter/Number. But the car doesn't have it. I guess they are using a new format where there is no alphabet for indicating the year or month of manufacturing.

Where are you pulling the VIN from?

Have you checked under the hood near the hinges for the additional letter/number?

 

[roseline]

Hi Diwesh,

Need help to find mfg date and other possible details for i10.
VIN no. : MALAM51CLBM026035

Many thank you in advance.

 

[diwesh]

Hi Diwesh,

Need help to find mfg date and other possible details for i10.
VIN no. : MALAM51CLBM026035

Many thank you in advance.

MANUFACTURE DATE 4/10/11 i10 1.2LKAPPA2
Model No CMS6K3615
Engine No G4LABM765129
T/M No MB187716947
Engine DOHC-MPI
9542A1 IMMOBILIZER

 

[roseline]

Thank you very much.

 

[shail]

Hi!! can anyone decode MA3EHKD1S00135861,thanks in advance,wud be very helpful.

 

[AMG]

Maruti Car VIN has 17 Characters which doesn't carry the Month and Year Code.

For getting the Month and Year code of Maruti car you have to Look Under the Bonnet near to the hinges there will be additional Letter/Number.

 

[shail]

so how do i get to knw any details???

 

[shail]

Re: Decoding Vehicle Information Number (VIN)

hi wildon!! have a query regarding vin, could you decode MA3EHKD1S00135861 for me pls.

thanks in advance,

shail

 

[350Z]

Welcome to The Automotive India, Shail. Please refer to the following post by wildon. Actual Maruti Suzuki VIN has 17 characters which do not have manufacturing date and year. Just look around under the bonnet for additional characters or ask for help from the sales person.

Maruti Car VIN has 17 Characters which doesn't carry the Month and Year Code.

For getting the Month and Year code of Maruti car you have to Look Under the Bonnet near to the hinges there will be additional Letter/Number . if you found that for e.g GA then its July 2010 Manufactured Vehicle.

other month are giving below
A= JAN
B= FEB
C= MAR
D= APR
E= MAY
F= JUNE
G= JULY
H= AUG
J= SEP
K= OCT
L= NOV
M= DEC

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[bigdaddy24]

Hi Guys
Please help. It is Urgent. I have booked a ford fiesta and the VIN number given to me by the dealer is MAJBXXMRTBBL42744.

Could you guys please help me in decoding this?

Thanks for your time

 

[roseline]

Hi Diwesh,

Need help for friend to find mfg date and other possible details for i20 Asta (o).
VIN no. : MALBB51BLBM35067

Guess... might be sept. 2011 model

Many thank you in advance.

 

[bigdaddy24]

Hi Guys
I was able to decode the VIN and it seems that the car was manufactured in May 2011. Is it wise to purchase this vehicle now? The odometer on the car was about 32 KM. Please advise Guys. Should i purchase this vehicle or cancel the booking?


Thanks

 

[350Z]

Hi Guys
I was able to decode the VIN and it seems that the car was manufactured in May 2011. Is it wise to purchase this vehicle now? The odometer on the car was about 32 KM. Please advise Guys. Should i purchase this vehicle or cancel the booking?

Congrats for Fiesta. Yes, it’s indeed the May 2011 model. In fact, I’m also in the same boat. What variant is it and how’s the deal? Take a look at this thread: http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...assic-1-6-sxi-requesting-owners-opinions.html

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[bigdaddy24]

Hi 350Z
This is the top Model Variant SXI. The Deal is Good but the only concern is that the car is 7 months old. Should i go with it or cancel it?

Thanks
Vishal