Where is the VIN number in Ford Fiesta (Ford Fiesta VII [2009-2016])?

This guide covers where to find the VIN (vehicle identification number) on the Ford Fiesta VII, produced between 2009 and 2016, including the quickest “look-through-the-glass” spot and the hidden stamped chassis location.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Lower Dashboard / Windshield (driver-side corner)

• Where to look: Stand outside the car and look through the bottom corner of the windshield on the left side (driver’s side). The VIN sits on a plate under the glass in a cutout area of the dashboard.
• Access: Generally easy to see, but glare/reflections, rain droplets, or grime near the cowl can block a clean view.
• Note: This is the most consistent “quick check” location on Fiesta VII in LHD markets.
• Tip: If reflections are washing out the characters, capture it instantly with the ScanVin.app VIN scanner so you don’t misread a 3/8, S/5, or B/8 through the windshield.

2) B-Pillar / Door Jamb Label (region-dependent)

• Where to look: Open a front door and inspect the B-pillar door jamb sticker area (the pillar between the front and rear doors). Some cars will have a VIN/vehicle info label here.
• Access: Very easy if present, but stickers can be faded, peeling, or replaced/painted over after bodywork.
• Note: On the LHD European car shown, the B-pillar label displayed tire pressure info and not the VIN; on some other markets (commonly noted for US-spec cars), the VIN is often printed on the door-jamb label—so check what the sticker actually contains.
• Tip: If the label print is faint or glossy, use the ScanVin.app camera OCR to grab the characters without squinting or copying errors.

3) Floor (under carpet flap in front footwell) — stamped into chassis

• Where to look: In the front footwell floor, lift the pre-cut rectangular carpet flap (commonly found on the passenger side for LHD vehicles, but check the driver-side footwell if you don’t find it). Under the flap, the VIN is stamped directly into the metal chassis.
• Access: You’ll need to lift the carpet flap and deal with dust/debris; the stamping can be low-contrast if dirty.
• Note: This is the “hard VIN” stamped into the body—very useful for verification if you suspect a swapped windshield plate or missing sticker.
• Tip: Because the footwell is dark and the stamping can be dirty, scan it with ScanVin.app using Flashlight + OCR instead of trying to read it at an awkward angle.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Ford Fiesta MK7 VIN number location - YouTube

▶ Watch Ford Fiesta VIN Location Guide

• Clear tour of a Fiesta Mk7/VII showing the windshield VIN and the under-carpet stamped chassis VIN, plus useful context about the B-pillar label varying by region.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield glare / rain droplets: Change your viewing angle, shade the VIN area with your hand, and clean the glass; glare can make characters look “broken” or merged.
• Under-carpet VIN is dirty/low contrast: Vacuum the area and scrub lightly with a nylon brush (don’t grind debris into the stamping); use a light to bring out the stamped depth.
• Door-jamb sticker doesn’t prove everything: Stickers can be replaced or damaged during repainting—always cross-check the VIN against the windshield plate and the stamped floor VIN when buying.

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