Vehicle Inspection checklist

Find out what gets checked in a Vehicle Inspection

Our engineers carry out different checks depending on the type of vehicle inspection you book.

Here are the checks in each type of inspection

Inspection checklist for petrol and diesel cars

	Basic	Comp	Adv
Number of checks	99	214	224
Exterior or body condition	Basic	Comp	Adv
Bodywork repair evidence	✔	✔	✔
Bodywork clean and dry	✔	✔	✔
Bonnet catch	✗	✔	✔
Front bumper/grille	✗	✔	✔
Rear bumper	✗	✔	✔
Nearside mid-section	✗	✗	✗
Offside mid-section	✗	✗	✗
Nearside rear-section	✗	✗	✗
Offside rear-section	✗	✗	✗
Nearside mid-front	✗	✗	✗
Nearside mid-rear	✗	✗	✗
Nearside rear panel	✗	✗	✗
Offside mid-front	✗	✗	✗
Offside mid-rear	✗	✗	✗
Offside rear panel	✗	✗	✗
Front panel	✗	✔	✔
Rear panel	✗	✔	✔
Rear doors panel	✗	✗	✗
Tailgate or boot	✗	✔	✔
Roof	✗	✔	✔
Offside rear door	✗	✔	✔
Offside front door	✗	✔	✔
Nearside front door	✗	✔	✔
Nearside rear door	✗	✔	✔
Offside rear wing	✗	✔	✔
Nearside front wing	✗	✔	✔
Nearside rear wing	✗	✔	✔
Offside front wing	✗	✔	✔
Glass	✔	✔	✔
Body damage	✔	✔	✔
Body panels	✔	✔	✔
Door locks/operation	✔	✔	✔
Bonnet catch	✗	✔	✔
Fuel filler cover/cap	✗	✔	✔
Mud flaps	✗	✔	✔
Bonnet hinges	✗	✔	✔
Exterior trim/grille	✗	✔	✔
Bumpers, number plates	✗	✔	✔
Soft-top/hard-top - operation/condition	✗	✔	✔
Engine	Basic	Comp	Adv
Coolant level/condition	✔	✔	✔
Power steering oil level	✔	✔	✔
Turbo/supercharger	✗	✔	✔
Coolant leaks	✔	✔	✔
Clutch fluid	✗	✔	✔
Fuel pump/pipes	✗	✔	✔
Antifreeze	✗	✔	✔
Brake fluid	✗	✔	✔
Accelerator linkage	✗	✔	✔
Radiator/cap	✗	✔	✔
Engine oil level	✔	✔	✔
Cold starting	✗	✔	✔
Hoses/pipes	✗	✔	✔
External leak (upper engine)	✔	✔	✔
Fast idle (cold)	✔	✔	✔
Auxiliary belt	✗	✔	✔
Engine mountings	✗	✔	✔
Noise level (cold)	✔	✔	✔
Visible water pump	✗	✔	✔
Fuel injection	✗	✔	✔
Check for excess fumes/smoke	✔	✔	✔
Electrical controls	Basic	Comp	Adv
Starting system	✔	✔	✔
Battery condition	✔	✔	✔
Ignition lock	✔	✔	✔
Sidelights/running lights	✔	✔	✔
Battery voltages normal (V)	✔	✔	✔
Battery voltages starting (V)	✔	✔	✔
Battery voltages charging (V)	✔	✔	✔
Battery voltages	✔	✔	✔
Rear and number plate lights	✔	✔	✔
Instruments	✔	✔	✔
Stop lights	✔	✔	✔
Horn	✔	✔	✔
Indicator/hazard lights	✔	✔	✔
Windows/sunroof	✔	✔	✔
Reverse/fog lights	✔	✔	✔
Wipers/washers	✔	✔	✔
Auxiliary lights	✔	✔	✔
Headlamp wash/wipe	✔	✔	✔
Headlights	✔	✔	✔
Interior/panel lights	✔	✔	✔
Mirrors (electrical)	✔	✔	✔
Radio/aerial	✔	✔	✔
Heater/fan controls	✔	✔	✔
Air conditioning	✗	✔	✔
Interior	Basic	Comp	Adv
Seat adjustment	✔	✔	✔
Seatbelts	✔	✔	✔
Load space condition	✗	✗	✗
Boot/tailgate Lock	✗	✔	✔
Steering wheel adjustment	✔	✔	✔
Rear parcel shelf/load cover	✗	✔	✔
Carpets/mats	✗	✔	✔
Seat upholstery	✗	✔	✔
Door fitting/operation	✗	✔	✔
Door trim panels	✗	✔	✔
Interior sills	✗	✔	✔
Door seals/hinges	✗	✔	✔
Sunroof	✗	✔	✔
Headlining/visors	✗	✔	✔
12v auxiliary socket(s)	✗	✔	✔
Dash panel (condition)	✗	✔	✔
Illumination light	✗	✔	✔
Luggage area trim condition	✗	✔	✔
Hard/soft top (operation)	✗	✔	✔
Tool kit/puncture or emergency kit	✗	✔	✔
Tonneau cover	✗	✔	✔
Internal mirrors	✗	✔	✔
Sufficient fuel or charge for road test?	✔	✔	✔
Front suspension or steering	Basic	Comp	Adv
Engine underside leakage	✗	✔	✔
Sub-frames/mountings	✗	✔	✔
Springs/suspension units	✗	✔	✔
Steering rack/box	✗	✔	✔
Tie bars/anti-roll bars	✗	✔	✔
Dampers (condition/leaks)	✗	✔	✔
Power steering (operation)	✔	✔	✔
Wheel hubs/bearings	✗	✔	✔
Steering and ball joints	✗	✔	✔
Suspension arms/mountings	✗	✔	✔
Pipes/hoses	✗	✔	✔
Chassis members	✗	✔	✔
Corrosion (floor/chassis)	✗	✔	✔
Gaiters	✗	✔	✔
Corrosion protection	✗	✔	✔
Nearside front photo	✗	✔	✔
Offside front photo	✗	✔	✔
Rear suspension	Basic	Comp	Adv
Spring/suspension bars	✗	✔	✔
Sub-frames/mountings	✗	✔	✔
Bump stops/gaiters	✗	✔	✔
Dampers/bushes	✗	✔	✔
Corrosion (floor/chassis)	✗	✔	✔
Pipes/hoses	✗	✔	✔
Location rods/fixings	✗	✔	✔
Anti-roll bar	✗	✔	✔
Chassis members	✗	✔	✔
Wheel hub/bearings	✗	✔	✔
Suspension arms/fixings	✗	✔	✔
Corrosion protection	✗	✔	✔
Nearside rear photo	✗	✔	✔
Offside rear photo	✗	✔	✔
Clutch or transmission	Basic	Comp	Adv
Transmission type	✔	✔	✔
Transmission layout	✔	✔	✔
Fluid/oil leaks	✔	✔	✔
Backlash	✔	✔	✔
Mountings	✔	✔	✔
Hydraulic system	✔	✔	✔
Propshaft(s)/fittings	✔	✔	✔
Universal/sliding joints	✔	✔	✔
Manual fluid level check	✔	✔	✔
Casings	✔	✔	✔
Cables/adjustments	✔	✔	✔
Gaiters	✔	✔	✔
Driveshaft assembly	✔	✔	✔
Linkage (wear)	✔	✔	✔
Bearings/supports	✔	✔	✔
Level warning message	✔	✔	✔
Exhaust system	Basic	Comp	Adv
Manifold	✗	✔	✔
Pipes	✗	✔	✔
Catalytic converter	✗	✔	✔
System condition	✗	✔	✔
Silencer	✗	✔	✔
Heat shields/mountings	✗	✔	✔
Joints/couplings	✗	✔	✔
Fuel system	Basic	Comp	Adv
Tank	✗	✔	✔
Evidence of leaks	✗	✔	✔
Breather pipes	✗	✔	✔
Fuel lines	✗	✔	✔
Tank fixings	✗	✔	✔
Brakes	Basic	Comp	Adv
Master cylinder security	✗	✔	✔
Handbrake op/adjustment	✗	✔	✔
Pipes/connections	✗	✔	✔
Servo/power system	✗	✔	✔
Pedal	✔	✔	✔
Flexible hoses	✗	✔	✔
Fluid leaks	✗	✔	✔
Handbrake mechanism(s)	✗	✔	✔
Discs and pads (if visible)	✗	✔	✗
Rear offside wear	✗	✗	✔
Rear nearside wear	✗	✗	✔
Front offside wear	✗	✗	✔
Front nearside wear	✗	✗	✔
Wheels and tyres	Basic	Comp	Adv
Wheel type	✔	✔	✔
Uneven tyre wear	✗	✔	✔
Configuration	✔	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔	✔
Front offside tyre condition	✔	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔	✔
Front nearside tyre condition	✔	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔	✔
Rear nearside tyre condition	✔	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔	✔
Rear offside tyre condition	✔	✔	✔
Vehicle has spare wheel	✔	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔	✔
Spare wheel tyre condition	✔	✔	✔
Vehicle has inflation kit	✔	✔	✔
Expiry data	✔	✔	✔
Vehicle has run-flat tyres	✔	✔	✔
Advanced checks	Basic	Comp	Adv
Brake fluid analysis	✗	✗	✔
Digital battery test	✗	✗	✔
Diagnostic system overview	✗	✗	✔
Road test	Basic	Comp	Adv
Final drive operation (noise)	✔	✔	✔
Road holding/stability	✔	✔	✔
Clutch operation	✔	✔	✔
Engine performance	✗	✔	✔
Footbrake operation	✔	✔	✔
Steering effort	✔	✔	✔
Excess smoke	✔	✔	✔
Suspension noise	✗	✔	✔
Warning light	✔	✔	✔
4WD operation	✗	✔	✔
Instrument/control function	✗	✔	✔
Gearbox operation/noise	✔	✔	✔
General steering/handling	✔	✔	✔
Cooling fan operation	✗	✔	✔
Engine noise	✔	✔	✔
Hand/park brake operation	✔	✔	✔
Hot restarting	✗	✔	✔
Overheating evidence	✗	✔	✔
Auto changes/kick-down	✗	✔	✔
Cruise control	✗	✔	✔
Hybrid or EV additional checks	Basic	Comp	Adv
Hybrid/electric battery test	✗	✗	✗
Charge port condition	✗	✗	✗
Inverter coolant level	✗	✗	✗
External 240v charging	✗	✗	✗
Charge lead condition	✗	✗	✗
Final checks	Basic	Comp	Adv
Photo of all keys	✔	✔	✔
Locking wheel nuts/bolts fitted	✔	✔	✔
Locking wheel nut key present	✔	✔	✔
Fault codes	✗	✔	✔
Vehicle video	✗	✗	✔

Inspection checklist for hybrids and EVs

	Basic	Comp hybrid	Comp EV	Adv hybrid	Adv EV
Number of checks	99	219	202	225	208
Exterior or body condition	Basic	Comp hybrid	Comp EV	Adv hybrid	Adv EV
Bodywork repair evidence	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bodywork clean and dry	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bonnet catch	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Front bumper/grille	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Rear bumper	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Nearside mid-section	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗
Offside mid-section	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗
Nearside rear-section	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗
Offside rear-section	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗
Nearside mid-front	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗
Nearside mid-rear	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗
Nearside rear panel	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗
Offside mid-front	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗
Offside mid-rear	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗
Offside rear panel	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗
Front panel	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Rear panel	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Rear doors panel	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗
Tailgate or boot	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Roof	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Offside rear door	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Offside front door	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Nearside front door	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Nearside rear door	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Offside rear wing	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Nearside front wing	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Nearside rear wing	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Offside front wing	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Glass	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Body damage	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Body panels	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Door locks/operation	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bonnet catch	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fuel filler cover/cap	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Mud flaps	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bonnet hinges	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Exterior trim/grille	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bumpers, number plates	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Soft-top/hard-top - operation/condition	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Engine	Basic	Comp hybrid	Comp EV	Adv hybrid	Adv EV
Coolant level/condition	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Power steering oil level	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Turbo/supercharger	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Coolant leaks	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Clutch fluid	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fuel pump/pipes	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Antifreeze	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Brake fluid	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Accelerator linkage	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Radiator/cap	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Engine oil level	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Cold starting	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Hoses/pipes	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
External leak (upper engine)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fast idle (cold)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Auxiliary belt	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Engine mountings	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Noise level (cold)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Visible water pump	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fuel injection	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Check for excess fumes/smoke	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Electrical controls	Basic	Comp hybrid	Comp EV	Adv hybrid	Adv EV
Starting system	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Battery condition	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Ignition lock	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Sidelights/running lights	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Battery voltages normal (V)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Battery voltages starting (V)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Battery voltages charging (V)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Battery voltages	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Rear and number plate lights	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Instruments	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Stop lights	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Horn	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Indicator/hazard lights	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Windows/sunroof	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Reverse/fog lights	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Wipers/washers	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Auxiliary lights	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Headlamp wash/wipe	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Headlights	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Interior/panel lights	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Mirrors (electrical)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Radio/aerial	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Heater/fan controls	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Air conditioning	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Interior	Basic	Comp hybrid	Comp EV	Adv hybrid	Adv EV
Seat adjustment	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Seatbelts	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Load space condition	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗
Boot/tailgate Lock	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Steering wheel adjustment	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Rear parcel shelf/load cover	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Carpets/mats	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Seat upholstery	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Door fitting/operation	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Door trim panels	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Interior sills	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Door seals/hinges	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Sunroof	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Headlining/visors	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
12v auxiliary socket(s)	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Dash panel (condition)	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Illumination light	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Luggage area trim condition	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Hard/soft top (operation)	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Tool kit/puncture or emergency kit	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Tonneau cover	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Internal mirrors	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Sufficient fuel or charge for road test?	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Front suspension or steering	Basic	Comp hybrid	Comp EV	Adv hybrid	Adv EV
Engine underside leakage	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Sub-frames/mountings	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Springs/suspension units	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Steering rack/box	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Tie bars/anti-roll bars	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Dampers (condition/leaks)	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Power steering (operation)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Wheel hubs/bearings	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Steering and ball joints	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Suspension arms/mountings	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Pipes/hoses	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Chassis members	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Corrosion (floor/chassis)	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Gaiters	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Corrosion protection	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Nearside front photo	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Offside front photo	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Rear suspension	Basic	Comp hybrid	Comp EV	Adv hybrid	Adv EV
Spring/suspension bars	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Sub-frames/mountings	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bump stops/gaiters	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Dampers/bushes	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Corrosion (floor/chassis)	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Pipes/hoses	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Location rods/fixings	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Anti-roll bar	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Chassis members	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Wheel hub/bearings	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Suspension arms/fixings	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Corrosion protection	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Nearside rear photo	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Offside rear photo	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Clutch or transmission	Basic	Comp hybrid	Comp EV	Adv hybrid	Adv EV
Transmission type	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Transmission layout	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fluid/oil leaks	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Backlash	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Mountings	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Hydraulic system	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Propshaft(s)/fittings	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Universal/sliding joints	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Manual fluid level check	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Casings	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Cables/adjustments	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Gaiters	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Driveshaft assembly	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Linkage (wear)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bearings/supports	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Level warning message	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Exhaust system	Basic	Comp hybrid	Comp EV	Adv hybrid	Adv EV
Manifold	✗	✔	✗	✔	✗
Pipes	✗	✔	✗	✔	✗
Catalytic converter	✗	✔	✗	✔	✗
System condition	✗	✔	✗	✔	✗
Silencer	✗	✔	✗	✔	✗
Heat shields/mountings	✗	✔	✗	✔	✗
Joints/couplings	✗	✔	✗	✔	✗
Fuel system	Basic	Comp hybrid	Comp EV	Adv hybrid	Adv EV
Tank	✗	✔	✗	✔	✗
Evidence of leaks	✗	✔	✗	✔	✗
Breather pipes	✗	✔	✗	✔	✗
Fuel lines	✗	✔	✗	✔	✗
Tank fixings	✗	✔	✗	✔	✗
Brakes	Basic	Comp hybrid	Comp EV	Adv hybrid	Adv EV
Master cylinder security	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Handbrake op/adjustment	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Pipes/connections	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Servo/power system	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Pedal	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Flexible hoses	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fluid leaks	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Handbrake mechanism(s)	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Discs and pads (if visible)	✗	✔	✔	✗	✗
Rear offside wear	✗	✗	✗	✔	✔
Rear nearside wear	✗	✗	✗	✔	✔
Front offside wear	✗	✗	✗	✔	✔
Front nearside wear	✗	✗	✗	✔	✔
Wheels and tyres	Basic	Comp hybrid	Comp EV	Adv hybrid	Adv EV
Wheel type	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Uneven tyre wear	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Configuration	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Front offside tyre condition	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Front nearside tyre condition	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Rear nearside tyre condition	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Rear offside tyre condition	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Vehicle has spare wheel	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Spare wheel tyre condition	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Vehicle has inflation kit	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Expiry data	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Vehicle has run-flat tyres	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Advanced checks	Basic	Comp hybrid	Comp EV	Adv hybrid	Adv EV
Brake fluid analysis	✗	✗	✗	✔	✔
Digital battery test	✗	✗	✗	✔	✔
Diagnostic system overview	✗	✗	✗	✔	✔
Road test	Basic	Comp hybrid	Comp EV	Adv hybrid	Adv EV
Final drive operation (noise)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Road holding/stability	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Clutch operation	✔	✔	✗	✔	✗
Engine performance	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Footbrake operation	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Steering effort	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Excess smoke	✔	✔	✗	✔	✗
Suspension noise	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Warning light	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
4WD operation	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Instrument/control function	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Gearbox operation/noise	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
General steering/handling	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Cooling fan operation	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Engine noise	✔	✔	✗	✔	✗
Hand/park brake operation	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Hot restarting	✗	✔	✗	✔	✗
Overheating evidence	✗	✔	✗	✔	✗
Auto changes/kick-down	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Cruise control	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Hybrid or EV additional checks	Basic	Comp hybrid	Comp EV	Adv hybrid	Adv EV
Hybrid/electric battery test	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Charge port condition	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Inverter coolant level	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
External 240v charging	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Charge lead condition	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Final checks	Basic	Comp hybrid	Comp EV	Adv hybrid	Adv EV
Photo of all keys	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Locking wheel nuts/bolts fitted	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Locking wheel nut key present	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fault codes	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔
Vehicle video	✗	✗	✗	✔	✔

Inspection checklist for 4WD vehicles

	Comp 4WD	Adv 4WD
Number of checks	214	221
Exterior or body condition	Comp 4WD	Adv 4WD
Bodywork repair evidence	✔	✔
Bodywork clean and dry	✔	✔
Bonnet catch	✔	✔
Front bumper/grille	✔	✔
Rear bumper	✔	✔
Nearside mid-section	✗	✗
Offside mid-section	✗	✗
Nearside rear-section	✗	✗
Offside rear-section	✗	✗
Nearside mid-front	✗	✗
Nearside mid-rear	✗	✗
Nearside rear panel	✗	✗
Offside mid-front	✗	✗
Offside mid-rear	✗	✗
Offside rear panel	✗	✗
Front panel	✔	✔
Rear panel	✔	✔
Rear doors panel	✗	✗
Tailgate or boot	✔	✔
Roof	✔	✔
Offside rear door	✔	✔
Offside front door	✔	✔
Nearside front door	✔	✔
Nearside rear door	✔	✔
Offside rear wing	✔	✔
Nearside front wing	✔	✔
Nearside rear wing	✔	✔
Offside front wing	✔	✔
Glass	✔	✔
Body damage	✔	✔
Body panels	✔	✔
Door locks/operation	✔	✔
Bonnet catch	✔	✔
Fuel filler cover/cap	✔	✔
Mud flaps	✔	✔
Bonnet hinges	✔	✔
Exterior trim/grille	✔	✔
Bumpers, number plates	✔	✔
Soft-top/hard-top - operation/condition	✔	✔
Engine	Comp 4WD	Adv 4WD
Coolant level/condition	✔	✔
Power steering oil level	✔	✔
Turbo/supercharger	✔	✔
Coolant leaks	✔	✔
Clutch fluid	✔	✔
Fuel pump/pipes	✔	✔
Antifreeze	✔	✔
Brake fluid	✔	✔
Accelerator linkage	✔	✔
Radiator/cap	✔	✔
Engine oil level	✔	✔
Cold starting	✔	✔
Hoses/pipes	✔	✔
External leak (upper engine)	✔	✔
Fast idle (cold)	✔	✔
Auxiliary belt	✔	✔
Engine mountings	✔	✔
Noise level (cold)	✔	✔
Visible water pump	✔	✔
Fuel injection	✔	✔
Check for excess fumes/smoke	✔	✔
Electrical controls	Comp 4WD	Adv 4WD
Starting system	✔	✔
Battery condition	✔	✔
Ignition lock	✔	✔
Sidelights/running lights	✔	✔
Battery voltages normal (V)	✔	✔
Battery voltages starting (V)	✔	✔
Battery voltages charging (V)	✔	✔
Battery voltages	✔	✔
Rear and number plate lights	✔	✔
Instruments	✔	✔
Stop lights	✔	✔
Horn	✔	✔
Indicator/hazard lights	✔	✔
Windows/sunroof	✔	✔
Reverse/fog lights	✔	✔
Wipers/washers	✔	✔
Auxiliary lights	✔	✔
Headlamp wash/wipe	✔	✔
Headlights	✔	✔
Interior/panel lights	✔	✔
Mirrors (electrical)	✔	✔
Radio/aerial	✔	✔
Heater/fan controls	✔	✔
Air conditioning	✔	✔
Interior	Comp 4WD	Adv 4WD
Seat adjustment	✔	✔
Seatbelts	✔	✔
Load space condition	✗	✗
Boot/tailgate Lock	✔	✔
Steering wheel adjustment	✔	✔
Rear parcel shelf/load cover	✔	✔
Carpets/mats	✔	✔
Seat upholstery	✔	✔
Door fitting/operation	✔	✔
Door trim panels	✔	✔
Interior sills	✔	✔
Door seals/hinges	✔	✔
Sunroof	✔	✔
Headlining/visors	✔	✔
12v auxiliary socket(s)	✔	✔
Dash panel (condition)	✔	✔
Illumination light	✔	✔
Luggage area trim condition	✔	✔
Hard/soft top (operation)	✔	✔
Tool kit/puncture or emergency kit	✔	✔
Tonneau cover	✔	✔
Internal mirrors	✔	✔
Sufficient fuel or charge for road test?	✔	✔
Front suspension or steering	Comp 4WD	Adv 4WD
Engine underside leakage	✔	✔
Sub-frames/mountings	✔	✔
Springs/suspension units	✔	✔
Steering rack/box	✔	✔
Tie bars/anti-roll bars	✔	✔
Dampers (condition/leaks)	✔	✔
Power steering (operation)	✔	✔
Wheel hubs/bearings	✔	✔
Steering and ball joints	✔	✔
Suspension arms/mountings	✔	✔
Pipes/hoses	✔	✔
Chassis members	✔	✔
Corrosion (floor/chassis)	✔	✔
Gaiters	✔	✔
Corrosion protection	✔	✔
Nearside front photo	✔	✔
Offside front photo	✔	✔
Rear suspension	Comp 4WD	Adv 4WD
Spring/suspension bars	✔	✔
Sub-frames/mountings	✔	✔
Bump stops/gaiters	✔	✔
Dampers/bushes	✔	✔
Corrosion (floor/chassis)	✔	✔
Pipes/hoses	✔	✔
Location rods/fixings	✔	✔
Anti-roll bar	✔	✔
Chassis members	✔	✔
Wheel hub/bearings	✔	✔
Suspension arms/fixings	✔	✔
Corrosion protection	✔	✔
Nearside rear photo	✔	✔
Offside rear photo	✔	✔
Clutch or transmission	Comp 4WD	Adv 4WD
Transmission type	✔	✔
Transmission layout	✔	✔
Fluid/oil leaks	✔	✔
Backlash	✔	✔
Mountings	✔	✔
Hydraulic system	✔	✔
Propshaft(s)/fittings	✔	✔
Universal/sliding joints	✔	✔
Manual fluid level check	✔	✔
Casings	✔	✔
Cables/adjustments	✔	✔
Gaiters	✔	✔
Driveshaft assembly	✔	✔
Linkage (wear)	✔	✔
Bearings/supports	✔	✔
Level warning message	✔	✔
Exhaust system	Comp 4WD	Adv 4WD
Manifold	✔	✔
Pipes	✔	✔
Catalytic converter	✔	✔
System condition	✔	✔
Silencer	✔	✔
Heat shields/mountings	✔	✔
Joints/couplings	✔	✔
Fuel system	Comp 4WD	Adv 4WD
Tank	✔	✔
Evidence of leaks	✔	✔
Breather pipes	✔	✔
Fuel lines	✔	✔
Tank fixings	✔	✔
Brakes	Comp 4WD	Adv 4WD
Master cylinder security	✔	✔
Handbrake op/adjustment	✔	✔
Pipes/connections	✔	✔
Servo/power system	✔	✔
Pedal	✔	✔
Flexible hoses	✔	✔
Fluid leaks	✔	✔
Handbrake mechanism(s)	✔	✔
Discs and pads (if visible)	✔	✗
Rear offside wear	✗	✔
Rear nearside wear	✗	✔
Front offside wear	✗	✔
Front nearside wear	✗	✔
Wheels and tyres	Comp 4WD	Adv 4WD
Wheel type	✔	✔
Uneven tyre wear	✔	✔
Configuration	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔
Front offside tyre condition	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔
Front nearside tyre condition	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔
Rear nearside tyre condition	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔
Rear offside tyre condition	✔	✔
Vehicle has spare wheel	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔
Spare wheel tyre condition	✔	✔
Vehicle has inflation kit	✔	✔
Expiry data	✔	✔
Vehicle has run-flat tyres	✔	✔
Advanced checks	Comp 4WD	Adv 4WD
Brake fluid analysis	✗	✔
Digital battery test	✗	✔
Diagnostic system overview	✗	✔
Road test	Comp 4WD	Adv 4WD
Final drive operation (noise)	✔	✔
Road holding/stability	✔	✔
Clutch operation	✔	✔
Engine performance	✔	✔
Footbrake operation	✔	✔
Steering effort	✔	✔
Excess smoke	✔	✔
Suspension noise	✔	✔
Warning light	✔	✔
4WD operation	✔	✔
Instrument/control function	✔	✔
Gearbox operation/noise	✔	✔
General steering/handling	✔	✔
Cooling fan operation	✔	✔
Engine noise	✔	✔
Hand/park brake operation	✔	✔
Hot restarting	✔	✔
Overheating evidence	✔	✔
Auto changes/kick-down	✔	✔
Cruise control	✔	✔
Hybrid or EV additional checks	Comp 4WD	Adv 4WD
Hybrid/electric battery test	✗	✗
Charge port condition	✗	✗
Inverter coolant level	✗	✗
External 240v charging	✗	✗
Charge lead condition	✗	✗
Final checks	Comp 4WD	Adv 4WD
Photo of all keys	✔	✔
Locking wheel nuts/bolts fitted	✔	✔
Locking wheel nut key present	✔	✔
Fault codes	✔	✔
Vehicle video	✗	✔

Inspection checklist for motorhomes and vans

	Comp motorhome	Comp van	Adv motorhome	Adv van
Number of checks	210	202	217	209
Exterior or body condition	Comp motorhome	Comp van	Adv motorhome	Adv van
Bodywork repair evidence	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bodywork clean and dry	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bonnet catch	✔	✔	✔	✔
Front bumper/grille	✔	✔	✔	✔
Rear bumper	✔	✔	✔	✔
Nearside mid-section	✔	✔	✔	✔
Offside mid-section	✔	✔	✔	✔
Nearside rear-section	✔	✔	✔	✔
Offside rear-section	✔	✔	✔	✔
Nearside mid-front	✗	✔	✗	✔
Nearside mid-rear	✗	✔	✗	✔
Nearside rear panel	✗	✔	✗	✔
Offside mid-front	✗	✔	✗	✔
Offside mid-rear	✗	✔	✗	✔
Offside rear panel	✗	✔	✗	✔
Front panel	✔	✗	✔	✗
Rear panel	✔	✗	✔	✗
Rear doors panel	✗	✔	✗	✔
Tailgate or boot	✗	✗	✗	✗
Roof	✔	✔	✔	✔
Offside rear door	✗	✗	✗	✗
Offside front door	✔	✔	✔	✔
Nearside front door	✔	✔	✔	✔
Nearside rear door	✗	✗	✗	✗
Offside rear wing	✗	✗	✗	✗
Nearside front wing	✔	✔	✔	✔
Nearside rear wing	✗	✗	✗	✗
Offside front wing	✔	✔	✔	✔
Glass	✔	✔	✔	✔
Body damage	✔	✔	✔	✔
Body panels	✔	✔	✔	✔
Door locks/operation	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bonnet catch	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fuel filler cover/cap	✔	✔	✔	✔
Mud flaps	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bonnet hinges	✔	✔	✔	✔
Exterior trim/grille	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bumpers, number plates	✔	✔	✔	✔
Soft-top/hard-top - operation/condition	✗	✔	✗	✔
Engine	Comp motorhome	Comp van	Adv motorhome	Adv van
Coolant level/condition	✔	✔	✔	✔
Power steering oil level	✔	✔	✔	✔
Turbo/supercharger	✔	✔	✔	✔
Coolant leaks	✔	✔	✔	✔
Clutch fluid	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fuel pump/pipes	✔	✔	✔	✔
Antifreeze	✔	✔	✔	✔
Brake fluid	✔	✔	✔	✔
Accelerator linkage	✔	✔	✔	✔
Radiator/cap	✔	✔	✔	✔
Engine oil level	✔	✔	✔	✔
Cold starting	✔	✔	✔	✔
Hoses/pipes	✔	✔	✔	✔
External leak (upper engine)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fast idle (cold)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Auxiliary belt	✔	✔	✔	✔
Engine mountings	✔	✔	✔	✔
Noise level (cold)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Visible water pump	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fuel injection	✔	✔	✔	✔
Check for excess fumes/smoke	✔	✔	✔	✔
Electrical controls	Comp motorhome	Comp van	Adv motorhome	Adv van
Starting system	✔	✔	✔	✔
Battery condition	✔	✔	✔	✔
Ignition lock	✔	✔	✔	✔
Sidelights/running lights	✔	✔	✔	✔
Battery voltages normal (V)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Battery voltages starting (V)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Battery voltages charging (V)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Battery voltages	✔	✔	✔	✔
Rear and number plate lights	✔	✔	✔	✔
Instruments	✔	✔	✔	✔
Stop lights	✔	✔	✔	✔
Horn	✔	✔	✔	✔
Indicator/hazard lights	✔	✔	✔	✔
Windows/sunroof	✔	✔	✔	✔
Reverse/fog lights	✔	✔	✔	✔
Wipers/washers	✔	✔	✔	✔
Auxiliary lights	✔	✔	✔	✔
Headlamp wash/wipe	✔	✔	✔	✔
Headlights	✔	✔	✔	✔
Interior/panel lights	✔	✔	✔	✔
Mirrors (electrical)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Radio/aerial	✔	✔	✔	✔
Heater/fan controls	✔	✔	✔	✔
Air conditioning	✔	✗	✔	✗
Interior	Comp motorhome	Comp van	Adv motorhome	Adv van
Seat adjustment	✔	✔	✔	✔
Seatbelts	✔	✔	✔	✔
Load space condition	✗	✔	✗	✔
Boot/tailgate Lock	✔	✔	✔	✔
Steering wheel adjustment	✔	✗	✔	✗
Rear parcel shelf/load cover	✔	✗	✔	✗
Carpets/mats	✔	✗	✔	✗
Seat upholstery	✔	✔	✔	✔
Door fitting/operation	✔	✗	✔	✗
Door trim panels	✔	✗	✔	✗
Interior sills	✔	✗	✔	✗
Door seals/hinges	✔	✗	✔	✗
Sunroof	✔	✗	✔	✗
Headlining/visors	✔	✗	✔	✗
12v auxiliary socket(s)	✔	✗	✔	✗
Dash panel (condition)	✔	✗	✔	✗
Illumination light	✔	✗	✔	✗
Luggage area trim condition	✔	✗	✔	✗
Hard/soft top (operation)	✗	✗	✗	✗
Tool kit/puncture or emergency kit	✔	✗	✔	✗
Tonneau cover	✗	✗	✗	✗
Internal mirrors	✔	✔	✔	✔
Sufficient fuel or charge for road test?	✔	✔	✔	✔
Front suspension or steering	Comp motorhome	Comp van	Adv motorhome	Adv van
Engine underside leakage	✔	✔	✔	✔
Sub-frames/mountings	✔	✔	✔	✔
Springs/suspension units	✔	✔	✔	✔
Steering rack/box	✔	✔	✔	✔
Tie bars/anti-roll bars	✔	✔	✔	✔
Dampers (condition/leaks)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Power steering (operation)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Wheel hubs/bearings	✔	✔	✔	✔
Steering and ball joints	✔	✔	✔	✔
Suspension arms/mountings	✔	✔	✔	✔
Pipes/hoses	✔	✔	✔	✔
Chassis members	✔	✔	✔	✔
Corrosion (floor/chassis)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Gaiters	✔	✔	✔	✔
Corrosion protection	✔	✔	✔	✔
Nearside front photo	✔	✔	✔	✔
Offside front photo	✔	✔	✔	✔
Rear suspension	Comp motorhome	Comp van	Adv motorhome	Adv van
Spring/suspension bars	✔	✔	✔	✔
Sub-frames/mountings	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bump stops/gaiters	✔	✔	✔	✔
Dampers/bushes	✔	✔	✔	✔
Corrosion (floor/chassis)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Pipes/hoses	✔	✔	✔	✔
Location rods/fixings	✔	✔	✔	✔
Anti-roll bar	✔	✔	✔	✔
Chassis members	✔	✔	✔	✔
Wheel hub/bearings	✔	✔	✔	✔
Suspension arms/fixings	✔	✔	✔	✔
Corrosion protection	✔	✔	✔	✔
Nearside rear photo	✔	✔	✔	✔
Offside rear photo	✔	✔	✔	✔
Clutch or transmission	Comp motorhome	Comp van	Adv motorhome	Adv van
Transmission type	✔	✔	✔	✔
Transmission layout	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fluid/oil leaks	✔	✔	✔	✔
Backlash	✔	✔	✔	✔
Mountings	✔	✔	✔	✔
Hydraulic system	✔	✔	✔	✔
Propshaft(s)/fittings	✔	✔	✔	✔
Universal/sliding joints	✔	✔	✔	✔
Manual fluid level check	✔	✔	✔	✔
Casings	✔	✔	✔	✔
Cables/adjustments	✔	✔	✔	✔
Gaiters	✔	✔	✔	✔
Driveshaft assembly	✔	✔	✔	✔
Linkage (wear)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bearings/supports	✔	✔	✔	✔
Level warning message	✔	✔	✔	✔
Exhaust system	Comp motorhome	Comp van	Adv motorhome	Adv van
Manifold	✔	✔	✔	✔
Pipes	✔	✔	✔	✔
Catalytic converter	✔	✔	✔	✔
System condition	✔	✔	✔	✔
Silencer	✔	✔	✔	✔
Heat shields/mountings	✔	✔	✔	✔
Joints/couplings	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fuel system	Comp motorhome	Comp van	Adv motorhome	Adv van
Tank	✔	✔	✔	✔
Evidence of leaks	✔	✔	✔	✔
Breather pipes	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fuel lines	✔	✔	✔	✔
Tank fixings	✔	✔	✔	✔
Brakes	Comp motorhome	Comp van	Adv motorhome	Adv van
Master cylinder security	✔	✔	✔	✔
Handbrake op/adjustment	✔	✔	✔	✔
Pipes/connections	✔	✔	✔	✔
Servo/power system	✔	✔	✔	✔
Pedal	✔	✔	✔	✔
Flexible hoses	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fluid leaks	✔	✔	✔	✔
Handbrake mechanism(s)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Discs and pads (if visible)	✔	✔	✗	✗
Rear offside wear	✗	✗	✔	✔
Rear nearside wear	✗	✗	✔	✔
Front offside wear	✗	✗	✔	✔
Front nearside wear	✗	✗	✔	✔
Wheels and tyres	Comp motorhome	Comp van	Adv motorhome	Adv van
Wheel type	✔	✔	✔	✔
Uneven tyre wear	✔	✔	✔	✔
Configuration	✔	✔	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔	✔	✔
Front offside tyre condition	✔	✔	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔	✔	✔
Front nearside tyre condition	✔	✔	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔	✔	✔
Rear nearside tyre condition	✔	✔	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔	✔	✔
Rear offside tyre condition	✔	✔	✔	✔
Vehicle has spare wheel	✔	✔	✔	✔
Make	✔	✔	✔	✔
Size	✔	✔	✔	✔
Tread depth	✔	✔	✔	✔
Spare wheel tyre condition	✔	✔	✔	✔
Vehicle has inflation kit	✔	✔	✔	✔
Expiry data	✔	✔	✔	✔
Vehicle has run-flat tyres	✔	✔	✔	✔
Advanced checks	Comp motorhome	Comp van	Adv motorhome	Adv van
Brake fluid analysis	✗	✗	✔	✔
Digital battery test	✗	✗	✔	✔
Diagnostic system overview	✗	✗	✔	✔
Road test	Comp motorhome	Comp van	Adv motorhome	Adv van
Final drive operation (noise)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Road holding/stability	✔	✔	✔	✔
Clutch operation	✔	✔	✔	✔
Engine performance	✔	✔	✔	✔
Footbrake operation	✔	✔	✔	✔
Steering effort	✔	✔	✔	✔
Excess smoke	✔	✔	✔	✔
Suspension noise	✔	✔	✔	✔
Warning light	✔	✔	✔	✔
4WD operation	✔	✔	✔	✔
Instrument/control function	✔	✔	✔	✔
Gearbox operation/noise	✔	✔	✔	✔
General steering/handling	✔	✔	✔	✔
Cooling fan operation	✔	✔	✔	✔
Engine noise	✔	✔	✔	✔
Hand/park brake operation	✔	✔	✔	✔
Hot restarting	✔	✔	✔	✔
Overheating evidence	✔	✔	✔	✔
Auto changes/kick-down	✔	✔	✔	✔
Cruise control	✔	✔	✔	✔
Hybrid or EV additional checks	Comp motorhome	Comp van	Adv motorhome	Adv van
Hybrid/electric battery test	✗	✗	✗	✗
Charge port condition	✗	✗	✗	✗
Inverter coolant level	✗	✗	✗	✗
External 240v charging	✗	✗	✗	✗
Charge lead condition	✗	✗	✗	✗
Final checks	Comp motorhome	Comp van	Adv motorhome	Adv van
Photo of all keys	✔	✔	✔	✔
Locking wheel nuts/bolts fitted	✔	✔	✔	✔
Locking wheel nut key present	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fault codes	✔	✔	✔	✔
Vehicle video	✗	✗	✔	✔

Vehicle Inspection checklist

Our engineers carry out different checks depending on the type of vehicle inspection you book.

Here are the checks in each type of inspection

Basic

Comp

Adv

Basic

Comp hybrid

Comp EV

Adv hybrid

Adv EV

Comp 4WD

Adv 4WD

Comp motorhome

Comp van

Adv motorhome

Adv van