Vehicle Condition Definitions

Excellent

  • Looks new and is in excellent mechanical condition.
  • Has never had any paint touch-ups and/or bodywork.
  • Does not need reconditioning.
  • The engine compartment is clean and free of leaks.
  • Is free of rust.
  • The body and interior area free of wear or visible defects.
  • Wheels are flawless.
  • All tires match and are like new.
  • Has a clean vehicle history report and will pass a safety inspection.
  • Has complete and verifiable service records.

Very Good

  • Has minor cosmetic defects and is in excellent mechanical condition.
  • Has had minor paint touch-ups and/or bodywork.
  • Requires minimal reconditioning.
  • The engine compartment is clean and free of leaks.
  • Is free of rust.
  • The body and interior has minimal signs of wear or visible defects.
  • Wheels are flawless.
  • All tires match and have 75% or more of tread remaining.
  • Has a clean title history and will pass a safety and smog inspection.
  • Most service records are available.

Good

  • Has some minor repairable cosmetic defects and is free of mechanical problems.
  • Has had minor paint touch-ups and/or bodywork.
  • Might require minimum reconditioning.
  • The engine compartment may have minor leaks.
  • Has only minor rust, if any.
  • The body and interior have normal signs of wear or visible defects.
  • Wheels may have minor repairable scratches or scrapes.
  • All tires match and have 50% or more tread remaining.
  • Has a clean vehicle history report and will pass a safety inspection.
  • Most service records are available.

Fair

  • Has cosmetic defects that require repairing and/or replacing and may require minimal mechanical maintenance.
  • May need some mechanical repairs.
  • Paint and bodywork may require refinishing and body repair.
  • The engine compartment has leaks and may require minimal repairs.
  • May have some repairable rust damage.
  • The body has dents, chips and/or scratches.
  • Interior has substantial wear and may have small tears.
  • Wheels may be warped or bent, have scratches and might require replacement.
  • Tires might need replacing.
  • Needs service but still in reasonable running condition.
  • Few service records available.

Terms and Conditions


Kelley Blue Book does not rate the condition of the vehicle. Rating the vehicle is the exclusive responsibility of the user. The condition descriptions are provided to guide in the assessment of vehicles.

Kelley Blue Book does not rate the condition of the vehicle. Rating the vehicle is the exclusive responsibility of the user. The condition descriptions are provided to guide in the assessment of vehicles.