Where is the VIN number in Ford Fiesta (Ford Fiesta VI [2002-2008])?

This guide shows you where to locate the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the Ford Fiesta VI produced between 2002 and 2008, including the easy-to-spot windshield plate and the hidden stamped chassis locations.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Windshield (Dashboard)

• Where to look: Check the lower corner of the windshield on the passenger side, viewed from outside the car. You’ll see a white strip/plate with black VIN text behind the glass.
• Access: Easy to reach, but glare, reflections, dirt, leaves, or water droplets on the glass can block the characters.
• Note: Works the same on LHD cars shown in the videos—stand at the passenger-side corner and look down through the glass.
• Tip: If reflections make the numbers hard to read, use your phone to capture it instantly and avoid transcription errors—try to scan the VIN directly with your camera after wiping the glass and tilting the phone slightly.

2) Door Pillar (B-Pillar) Sticker

• Where to look: Open the front passenger door and inspect the B-pillar/door jamb area—look for a black manufacturer label with white text (VIN may be printed vertically).
• Access: Generally easy, but the label can be worn, faded, or dirty from shoes/road grime near the sill.
• Note: This sticker is not guaranteed on all markets/trims (some cars may only show a tire-pressure label here), so treat it as a strong secondary check, not the only source.
• Tip: If the sticker text is faded or you’re fighting bad lighting in the jamb, use the VIN reader to scan it cleanly instead of trying to guess characters by eye.

3) Floor (Under Carpet Flap)

• Where to look: In the front footwell floor, look beside the seat track close to the door sill trim. There’s a precut carpet flap—lift it to reveal the stamped VIN on the metal chassis.
• Access: Hardest location. You’ll need to kneel, pry/lift a stiff carpet/plastic flap, and deal with heavy dirt/debris and possible rust. Lighting is usually poor down there.
• Note: On LHD cars, this stamp is commonly found on the passenger-side front footwell, but if you don’t find it there, check the driver-side footwell as well.
• Tip: Because it’s dark and awkward to hold the flap open, turn on a light and scan it using your phone with flashlight + OCR so you don’t have to write it down in an uncomfortable position.

4) Engine Bay (Suspension Strut Tower)

• Where to look: Open the hood and check the top of the passenger-side suspension strut tower (shock mount dome). The VIN is stamped into the painted metal.
• Access: Medium difficulty—usually reachable and top-facing, but the stamp can be painted over, dirty, or corroded, which lowers contrast.
• Note: Use this as a solid backup verification point if the sticker is missing or the windshield plate is hard to read.
• Tip: If the embossed characters blend into the paint, use High Contrast AI scanning to pull the stamp out of the shadows—angled light often makes the numbers “pop.”

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Ford Fiesta MK7 VIN number location

▶ Watch Ford Fiesta VIN Location Guide

• Handheld walkthrough showing the windshield VIN and the hidden floor stamp under the carpet flap, including the real-world dirt/effort involved.

Video Tutorial: Ford Fiesta - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) decoded

▶ Watch Ford Fiesta VIN Location Guide

• Clear walkthrough of windshield, B-pillar sticker, and engine-bay strut tower VIN locations, followed by a VIN character breakdown.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield VIN won’t photograph clearly: glare/reflections and exterior dirt/water droplets can wash out the characters—clean the glass and shoot from a slight angle.
• Floor stamp is unreadable: expect heavy dirt/rust and very low light—scrub the area lightly and use a flashlight before scanning.
• Missing B-pillar VIN label: some cars/markets may only have tire-pressure info in the door jamb—verify using the windshield plate and/or stamped metal locations.