Mechanical Condition Report

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  • VIN: 5XYPGDA56HG193210
  • MAKE Kia
  • MODEL Sorento
  • YEAR 2017
  • MILES 87,477

Inspector

  • Laura M
  • 4,232 BlueStar Inspections

Inspection Photos

Industry Awards (12)

  • Top 10 SUVs (Autobytel)
  • Best Mid-Size SUVs (Automotive Science Group)
  • 10 Best Car Interiors Under 50k (Autotrader)
  • Editors Choice Awards: SUVs and Crossovers (Car And Driver)
  • Best Cars for Big Families (Cars.com)
  • Best Three-Row SUVs (Cars.com)
  • Top Recommended Crossovers/SUVs (Edmunds)
  • Best Vehicles By Class: Midsize SUVs (GreenerCars.org)
  • Top Safety Pick - Midsize SUVs (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
  • Performance and Design: Highest Ranked in Midsize SUV Segment (J.D. Power and Associates)
  • Customer Love Index Winner: Mid-Size CUV Segment (Strategic Vision)
  • Best SUVs for the Money (US News)

Inspection Checklist

  • Passed
  • See Details Detailed Explanation of Failing Observation
  • Read related BlueStar article

Powertrain

Ignition / Electrical

Body / Frame / Exterior / Interior

  • Dash / Displays / Entertainment / Navigation / Security & Info Systems
  • Intelligent / Smart Systems
  •   Interior lighting / Courtesy Lights See Details
  • Glove Box / Storage Compartment / Cup Holders
  • Interior / Power Accessories
  • Door(s) / Gate / Hood / Hatch / Handles & Latches
  • Hood / Gate / Hatch / Trunk / Deck Lid Support
  • Body / Body Component / Weatherstrip / Moldings
  • Trunk / Rear Compartment
  • Engine Compartment
  •   Frame / Undercarriage See Details
  • Environmental Damage

Fluid Leaks / Level / Condition

TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS

Fluids

Engine Oil

Full Dirty

Transmission Fluid

Not Inspected Not Inspected

Coolant

Full Acceptable

Brake Fluid

Acceptable Acceptable

Washer Fluid

Acceptable Acceptable

Transfer Case Fluid

Full Clean

Rear Differential Fluid

Not Inspected Not Inspected

Filters

Engine Air Filter

Acceptable

Cabin Air Filter

Dirty

Battery

Battery

Good

Emissions

Monitor Status

Ready

Tires and Brakes

Driver Front

11/32 inch
Acceptable
5/32 inch
Acceptable

Driver Rear

11/32 inch
Acceptable
6/32 inch
Acceptable

Passenger Front

11/32 inch
Acceptable
5/32 inch
Acceptable

Passenger Rear

11/32 inch
Acceptable
6/32 inch
Acceptable

INSPECTOR COMMENTS AND PHOTOS

  • Passed
  • Safety
  • Emissions
  • Other
  • Additional Info

Safety / Vision

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
Inspector Comments

Maintenance message displayed.

(Service past due)

Steering / Suspension

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
Inspector Comments

Ball joint has advisable play.

(Right front lower, Side to side, Minor)

Ignition / Electrical

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
Inspector Comments

Battery cable terminal is loose / damaged.

(Positive terminal, Can be moved by hand, Stretched)

Body / Frame / Exterior / Interior

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
 Interior lighting / Courtesy Lights
Inspector Comments

Courtesy light inoperative.

(Left, Front)

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments

Splash shield is damaged.

(Left front fender liner, Under engine/transaxle, Splash shield is also hanging loose. This is causing an audible noise while driving.)

Other

Inspection Point
Result
Inspector Comments
 Positive vehicle performance characteristics
Inspector Comments

Heater and air conditioning performed well

Inspection Point
Result
 Frequently removed, lost or misplaced item present at the time of inspection
Inspector Comments

Owner's manual

Inspection Point
Result
 Positive test results at time of inspection
Inspector Comments

All OBD2 emissions monitors are ready

Brake fluid water content tests acceptable

Coolant temperature protection level tests acceptable

Inspection Point
Result
 Frequently removed item present at the time of inspection
Inspector Comments

Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label is present under hood

Inspection Point
Result
 Additional inspection photos
Inspector Comments

Undercarriage

Powertrain

Inspection Point
Result
 Advise cleanup of what appears to be old cv axle grease.
Inspector Comments

 

Comments

Inspection Comments

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."

Seller Comments

This vehicle has new cabin and engine air filters. We also changed the oil.