Encar Inspection Sheet & Accident Translator
Demystify South Korea's official 68-point vehicle diagnostic certificates. Query real live cars from the Encar database, translate defect codes (X, W, C, U), check accident status, and review KIDI insurance damage claims.
See how Encar classifies different levels of damage on official government reports:
Engine Hood (Bonnet)/ 후드 (보닛)
Bolt-on outer panel. If replaced (X), Korean law still classifies the car as 'Accident-Free' (무사고) because structural frame remains intact.
Common bolt-on swap. Clean title maintained.
Dent pulled and repainted. Check bondo thickness.
Official MOLIT Korean Inspection Symbol Matrix
Every symbol stamped on an Encar diagnostic diagram corresponds to a strictly regulated vehicle condition code:
Part Replaced
The original part was removed and replaced with a new or recycled part. On bolt-on outer panels (hood, front fender, doors), this is considered non-structural repair under Korean law.
Straightened or Welded
The panel was hammered, heat-straightened, or welded back into shape. On outer panels, indicates moderate dent repair; on structural frame, indicates serious collision.
Surface or Structural Rust
Rust oxidation found on sheet metal, subframe, or underbody exhaust components. High-risk flag for coastal region cars (Busan, Incheon).
Minor Body Dent
Physical depression or dent in the sheet metal without paint damage. Often easily repairable via Paintless Dent Repair (PDR).
Surface Scratch / Scuff
Superficial clear coat or paint scratch typical of normal road mileage and parking friction.
Torn Metal or Cracked Composite
Torn sheet metal, ripped bumper tabs, or cracked composite body parts requiring replacement.
Windshield / Glass Chip
Stone chip or stress fracture on front windshield or side glass.
Engine & Transmission Oil Leak Rating (누유 / 미세누유)
How Korean vehicle inspectors rate engine head gaskets, oil pans, and transmission fluid:
Zero Leaks (Clean)
Dry gaskets, no fluid sweating, factory seals intact.
Minor Seepage (Dry Sweat)
Common on vehicles with 40,000+ km. Light oil residue on valve cover gasket without actual drops forming. Does not fail roadworthiness inspection.
Active Liquid Leak (Action Required)
Liquid oil actively dripping from oil pan, crankshaft seal, or power steering pump. Requires mechanical gasket replacement before export.
Coolant System Leak (Critical)
Radiator, water pump, or heater core leaking coolant. High engine overheating hazard.
How to Read Korean Insurance Claim History (카히스토리)
In South Korea, all official insurance payouts are logged by the Korea Insurance Development Institute (KIDI). On Encar, this record appears in Korean won (KRW) and details third-party liability vs own-vehicle repair claims.
Insurance payouts received to repair damage to this vehicle. A total under ₩1,500,000 (~$1,100 USD) typically represents cosmetic bumper or mirror repaints. A payout exceeding ₩5,000,000 indicates airbag deployment or structural frame repair.
Payouts made to other vehicles struck by this car. Shows how much physical damage this car inflicted on other road participants in an accident.
침수 (Chim-su)means Flood Damage! Always verify that 침수 shows "0". In Korea, monsoon floods can submerge parking garages. Rinevo API flags any flood history automatically.
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