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How To Find Maruti Suzuki Vehicle Manufacturing Date With VIN Number?

Finding the actual age or manufacturing month and year of a vehicle is easier than you think. You can use the VIN, or vehicle identification number, to find the month and year of manufacturing of any vehicle. Every vehicle comes with a VIN, which is easily accessible. In this article, we explain how to read the VIN number of Maruti Suzuki vehicles and know their month and year of manufacturing.

Maruti Suzuki VIN Number

How To Read VIN Number Of Maruti Suzuki Vehicles?

A VIN number consists of multiple characters and digits and it could span up to 22 characters. However, the number of characters and digits varies from one carmaker to the next, but there are essentially 2 characters that are required to know the manufacturing date of any vehicle. In the case of Maruti Suzuki vehicles, their VIN number generally consists of 17 characters.

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Maruti Suzuki VIN Number

In Maruti Suzuki vehicles, the 10th character represents the year of manufacturing and the 11th character represents the month of manufacturing. You can use the table mentioned below to check the month and year of manufacturing of your Maruti Suzuki Vehicle.

Code Structure For Year

Take a look at the characters used for different years:

Code

Year

Y

2030

X

2029

W

2028

V

2027

T

2026

S

2025

R

2024

P

2023

N

2022

M

2021

L

2020

K

2019

J

2018

H

2017

G

2016

F

2015

E

2014

D

2013

C

2012

B

2011

A

2010

9

2009

8

2008

7

2007

6

2006

5

2005

Code Structure For Month

Take a look at the characters used for different months of the year:

Code

Month

A

January

B

February

C

March

D

April

E

May

F

June

G

July

H

August

J

September

K

October

L

November

M

December

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For instance, if your vehicle’s VIN is MBJKCB23SNL322345, then the 10th character, which in this case is N, represents the year of manufacturing. The 11th character, which is L in this case, represents the month of manufacturing. Hence, the vehicle with the VIN number MBJKCB23SNL322345 was manufactured in November 2022.

The Benefit of Maruti Car VIN Number

Like any other vehicle, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of a Maruti car serves several important purposes:

  • Unique Identification: Each VIN is unique to a particular vehicle and serves as its fingerprint. This feature helps to identify and track the vehicle for various purposes including registration, insurance, recalls and theft recovery.
  • Vehicle History: The VIN provides access to the vehicle's history, including production details, specifications, and any reported incidents such as accidents or repairs. This information is important for buyers who want to purchase a used vehicle, as it helps them make an informed decision about the condition and value of the car.
  • Regulatory Compliance: VINs are required for regulatory compliance. They help officials monitor and enforce vehicle safety standards, emissions regulations, and other legal requirements.
  • Recalls and Safety Notices: Manufacturers use VINs to identify specific vehicles affected by recalls or safety notices. This allows them to immediately notify owners and address potential issues to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicles.
  • Insurance and Warranty Claims: VINs are required for insurance and warranty claims. They help insurers and manufacturers verify the vehicle's identity and determine coverage eligibility.
  • Anti-theft Measures: VINs are an integral part of anti-theft measures. They allow law enforcement agencies and organizations such as the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) to track stolen vehicles and prevent their illegal resale.
  • Resale Value: A well-maintained VIN record can have a positive impact on the resale value of a vehicle. This provides potential buyers with confidence in the history and authenticity of the vehicle, potentially increasing its marketability and value.

In short, like any vehicle, the VIN of a Maruti car offers several benefits related to identification, safety, regulatory compliance, insurance, warranty, anti-theft measures and resale value.

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17 Comments

  1. S Shashi Bhushan tripathi says:
    July 07 2023 18:55:43

    Sir please decode my car number MA3EUA61S00L41471

  2. S Shashi Bhushan tripathi says:
    July 07 2023 18:55:46

    Sir please decode my car number MA3EUA61S00L41471

  3. b biniyambelay2021@gmail.com says:
    July 20 2023 13:31:51

    Would you mind if you tell me the manufacturing date for Type-CZC63S, Chassis number-MBHCZC63S00B48630 and Engine- K12MP Suzuki Swift please.

  4. A Awoke Asfie Biwota says:
    July 31 2023 00:28:33

    Would you tell me the manufacturing date and other features of Suzuki swift with chassis number MBHCZC63S00B41638 and engine number 1431205?

  5. S Sujeet Kumar says:
    July 31 2023 22:09:04

    Sir please decode my car manufacturing date chechish no MA3JMTBISPD888616

  6. d daloi says:
    August 26 2023 18:07:50

    SHASHI BHUSHAN TRIPATHI you have a ALTO 800 ( vxi) superior white colour and reg no. with UP6*EW*392 and your last mobile number is 8721

  7. Y Yinda thech says:
    September 11 2023 14:42:21

    Please check : ma3jfb32s00389074

  8. M Mekonnen ali says:
    October 06 2023 19:50:04

    Could you tell me the production year&date of suzuki every vin DA64V-174667

  9. Y Yibeyn Gebremeskel says:
    October 21 2023 00:03:47

    I want to know suzuki alto 834 VIN number

  10. M Metages Alemnew says:
    October 27 2023 15:16:32

    MBHCZC63S00B03516

  11. M MIDHUN says:
    December 13 2023 06:04:04

    MBHWBAC29RG549573 // BRO PLEASE TELL ME ENGINE CC - THIS IS BALENO 2024 UAE

  12. D Destaw says:
    December 21 2023 03:36:59

    Please check MBHCZF63S00342798

  13. D Destaw says:
    December 21 2023 03:37:04

    Please check MBHCZF63S00342798

  14. P Prashant Kulshreshtha says:
    December 28 2023 21:06:29

    MBJTYKL1SPL195926

  15. V Vladimir says:
    January 18 2024 17:01:50

    This is bullcrap! All fake as hell and the author of this article is high as hell most likely.

  16. V VIJAY KUMAR SINGH says:
    February 08 2024 12:32:22

    Sir, please decode my car's VIN/Chassis number MA3EWDE1S00B62556.

  17. V VIJAY KUMAR SINGH says:
    February 08 2024 12:32:22

    Sir, please decode my car's VIN/Chassis number MA3EWDE1S00B62556.

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