Where is the VIN number in Ford Fiesta (VIII (Mk8) [2017-2020])?

This guide covers the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) locations for the Ford Fiesta VIII (Mk8) produced between 2017–2020, including the most common “easy” VIN label and the hidden stamped chassis number.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Passenger-side door pillar (B-pillar / door jamb)

• Where to look: Open the front passenger door and inspect the B-pillar/door jamb area near the latch/striker line or lower sill zone. You’re looking for a tamper-proof sticker listing the VIN, weights, and other codes.
• Access: Usually easy to access and read, but the label can get scuffed from shoes or cleaning over the years—wipe it gently.
• Note: This guide is written for LHD vehicles; on some markets Ford may mirror label placement, so if you don’t see it on the passenger side, check the opposite B-pillar.
• Tip: If the sticker print is slightly faded or you’re reading at an angle, scan the label with your phone using ScanVin.app to capture the VIN cleanly without transcription mistakes.

2) Floor VIN stamp (under carpet flap beside front seat)

• Where to look: Check the front footwell floor panel beside the front right seat area (commonly passenger side for LHD). Look for a pre-cut carpet flap (often marked) that you can lift to reveal the VIN/chassis number stamped into metal.
• Access: Requires physical interaction—lift the carpet flap and aim light into the recess. The footwell is naturally shadowy and the metal stamp can be low-contrast.
• Note: On some cars/markets the floor stamp may be on the other side. If it’s not on the passenger-side footwell area, check the driver-side footwell as well.
• Tip: Because it’s dark and the stamping can be hard to “see,” use your camera flash and scan it directly with ScanVin.app so OCR can pick up the characters without you kneeling there writing them down.

3) Windshield VIN plate (dashboard corner)

• Where to look: From outside the car, look through the lower driver-side corner of the windshield at the dashboard. The VIN is visible in a small cutout in the black ceramic frit area.
• Access: Quick to find, but glare/reflections on the glass and small font can make it annoying to read accurately.
• Note: Windshield VIN placement is typically consistent even across LHD/RHD, but reflections vary with sun angle.
• Tip: If glare is washing out the digits, capture it instantly with ScanVin.app so you don’t misread similar characters like 8/B or 5/S.

4) Engine bay stamp (right strut tower / bulkhead area)

• Where to look: In the engine bay, inspect the right-hand suspension strut dome (strut tower) area and nearby bulkhead/firewall surfaces for a stamped VIN/chassis marking.
• Access: Strut tower stamps are usually reachable, but paint thickness and dirt can obscure the characters; if the stamp is lower/deeper in the bay, it can be awkward to photograph.
• Note: “Right-hand” here means the vehicle’s right side (as you sit driving, it’s your passenger side on LHD).
• Tip: If the stamping is faint under paint or grime, clean the area and use ScanVin.app’s camera scan to improve read accuracy without straining over the engine bay.

Video Guide

No videos in the provided source list were approved as Mk8-specific for publishing in this guide.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield glare: Move a step left/right, shade the glass with your hand, or scan when the sun isn’t hitting the VIN window directly.
• Floor stamp hard to read: Lift the flap fully, use a strong flashlight/phone flash, and angle the light from the side to make stamped characters cast shadows.
• Sticker validity warning: A door-jamb sticker can be missing, repainted over, or replaced—always cross-check the VIN across at least two locations before buying or registering the car.

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