Mechanical Condition Report
Based on BlueStar’s 225+ point inspection
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BlueStar checked this vehicle out!
- VIN: 5XYPGDA35GG073606
- MAKE Kia
- MODEL Sorento
- YEAR 2016
- MILES 129,084
Inspector

- Laura M
- 4,079 BlueStar Inspections
Inspection Photos
- Highest Satisfaction: Popular Brand (Auto Pacific)
- Best Mid-Size SUVs (Automotive Science Group)
- Editors Choice Awards: SUVs and Crossovers (Car And Driver)
- Best Bet: Midsize SUVs/Crossovers (Cars.com)
- Best of the Year: Nominee (Cars.com)
- Best Midsize SUVs (Cars.com)
- Best Retained Value: Honorable Mention (Edmunds)
- Top Recommended SUVs (Edmunds)
- Performance and Design: Highest Ranked in Midsize SUV Segment (J.D. Power and Associates)
- Initial Quality Study (IQS): Highest Ranked (J.D. Power and Associates)
- SUV of the Year: Contender (Motor Trend)
- International SUV of the Year (Road and Travel Magazine)
- Total Quality Impact Winner: Brand Under 26k (Strategic Vision)
- Total Quality Impact Winner: Mid-Size CUV Segment (Strategic Vision)
- Customer Love Index Winner: Mid-Size CUV Segment (Strategic Vision)
- Best Car to Buy - Nominee (The Car Connection)
- Best SUVs for Families: Finalist (US News)
- Best SUVs for the Money: Finalist (US News)
- Best Vehicles By Class: Midsize SUVs (GreenerCars.org)
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Test Drive
Safety / Vision
Fuel / Emissions / Exhaust
HVAC / Cooling
Wheels / Tires / Brakes
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Parking Brake System
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Spare Tire / Jack / Lug Wrench / Hardware
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Tire Wear / Condition Front
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Tire Wear / Condition Rear
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Tire Rotation
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Brake System / Hoses / Lines Front
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Brake System / Hoses / Lines Rear
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Steering / Suspension
Powertrain
Ignition / Electrical
Body / Frame / Exterior / Interior
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Dash / Displays / Entertainment / Navigation / Security & Info Systems
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Intelligent / Smart Systems
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Interior lighting / Courtesy Lights
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Glove Box / Storage Compartment / Cup Holders
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Interior / Power Accessories
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Door(s) / Gate / Hood / Hatch / Handles & Latches
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Hood / Gate / Hatch / Trunk / Deck Lid Support
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Body / Body Component / Weatherstrip / Moldings
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Trunk / Rear Compartment
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Engine Compartment
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Frame / Undercarriage
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Environmental Damage
Fluid Leaks / Level / Condition
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Coolant Level / Condition / Protection / PH
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Engine Oil Level / Condition
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Brake Fluid Level / Condition
- Clutch Fluid Level / Condition
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Power Steering Fluid Level / Condition
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Transmission Fluid Level / Condition
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Fluid Leaks
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Front Differential Fluid Level / Condition
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Rear Differential Fluid Level / Condition
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Transfer Case Fluid Level / Condition
Fluids 
Engine Oil
Full
Dirty
Transmission Fluid
Not Inspected
Not Inspected
Coolant
Full
Clean
Brake Fluid
Acceptable
Clean
Washer Fluid
Acceptable
Acceptable
Transfer Case Fluid
Not Inspected
Not Inspected
Rear Differential Fluid
Not Inspected
Not Inspected
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Safety
Emissions
Other
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HVAC / Cooling
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Body / Frame / Exterior / Interior
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Informational observations noted at time of inspection
Inspector Comments
Vehicle has surpassed manufacturer's recommended service life for spark plugs. Advise maintenance record check. There is no rough running condition present at time of inspection.
BlueStar inspector unable to inspect transmission fluid on this vehicle as a result of a sealed system with no dipstick but due to vehicle age and/or mileage advises accessing fluid to evaluate condition.
Comments
Inspection Comments
Seller Comments
This vehicle has new cabin and engine air filters. We also changed the oil.
All safety components of this vehicle were marked "acceptable" at the time of inspection.
At the time of inspection, all on-board diagnostic (OBD) readiness monitors were ready, the check engine light was operational with key on but not illuminated with engine running, and emissions components were marked "acceptable."