- 110 Point Vehicle Standards Check List

Bodywork

•  Colour Alignment of Panels
•  Dented Panels
•  More than 2 Pencil Dents
•  Panel Scratches
•  Exterior Paintwork Abrasions
•  Stone chipping through to Base Metal
•  Bumpers and Mouldings
•  External Trim
•  Check seat, carpet, door trim, dash/fascia roof lining, scruff plate, weather seal for signs of water ingress

Wheels & Tyres

•  Wheel Rims to MOT standard (including spare)
•  Tyre Tread to MOT standard (including spare)
•  Tyre condition for cuts and gouges (including spare)
•  Wheel Jack & Brace
•  Wheel bearing for damage or excess play
•  Hub Caps & Discs
•  Wheel cylinders and callipers
•  Tyre Pressure

Lights & Lenses

•  Check if broken or holed lenses
•  Check operation of all lights
•  Fine Cracks or Blemishes of lights
• Side Lights
•  Reverse Lights
•  Stop Light
•  Fog Light
•  Courtesy Lights
•  Check dip lights operate correctly
•  Check main beam operates correctly

Instrumentation & Controls

•  Instrumentation/Gauges
•  Check dashboard lighting
•  All Locks & Latches operational
•  Fuel Indicator

Engine

•  Check oil warning light for operation
•  Check for abnormal noises
•  Check for excessive oil leaks
•  Check for coolant leaks
•  Check for excessive smoke or fumes
•  Check performance and road test
•  Check oil & filter
•  Anti-freeze
•  Check fan belts and other drives
•  Check cables and wiring is secure
•  Check for signs of overheating
•  Check wiring for defects
•  Check coolant levels and free of visual contamination
•  Check all visual water hoses for serviceability
•  Check all other visual engine ancillaries for security and damage
•  Check water pump

Transmission

•  Operational Defect
•  Difficulty in Changing Gear
•  Clutch Judder or Slip
•  Abnormal Noise
•  Excessive Oil Leaks
•  Minor Oil Leaks
•  Slight noise commensurate with age/mileage
•  Gear Lever gaiter
•  Brake & Clutch Master fluid level
•  Check drive shaft
•  Check fuel lines
•  Check drive belts for correct tension
•  Check fluid level

Suspension

•  Shock absorbers for leaks
•  Check suspension for damage or ecess play
•  Coil Springs
•  Check suspension bump stops are in place

Exhaust

•  Properly suspended and in working order
•  Any holes or blowing
•  Any MOT failure defect
•  CO2 Emissions
•  CAT Rattle

Electrical

•  Defective Alternator
•  Faulty Battery
•  Check Battery for security
•  Any Factory fitted component
•  Speedometer tripmeter
•  Check starter motor for operation
•  Keys and alarm fobs work correctly
•  Check alarm function (if factory fitted)
•  Check air conditioning works correctly (if fitted)
•  Check all visual air conditioning hoses
•  Check charging rate
•  Check alternator
•  Check heating and ventilation controls
•  Check central locking

Safety Equipment

•  Air Bag Alarm
•  Seat Security
•  Child Locks
•  Seat Belt operation
•  Windscreen to MOT standard
•  Examine Windscreen seals for water ingress
•  Examine Windscreen from drivers position
•  Bullseyes, stars or excessive chips
•  Air Bag warning sticker
•  Rear Heated screen
•  Windscreen crack/perforation
•  Indicators
•  Horn
•  Rear view mirror
•  Sunvisors

Brakes

•  Brake Pads & Linings
•  Brake Discs
•  Check ABS braking system
•  Brake Hoses
•  Brake pipes & ext hydraulics
•  Check roll bars for security
•  Check tie rod bushes for security and condition
•  Check condition and security of Hand Brake cables
•  Check brake master cylinder is securely fitted
•  Check brake servo unit is securely fitted

Steering

•  Steering rods & linkage
•  Steering Box
•  Rack and Pinion
•  Power steering fluid levels
•  Check steering for damage or excess play
•  Steering wheel condition

• Non-Specific Items
•  Heater Fan
•  Heater Temperature Controls
•  Underbody Inspection
•  Bonnet Lock & Safety catch
•  Gearbox/axle levels
•  Boot Lock
•  Check radio/tape/CD operation (whichever applicable)
•  Windscreen washers (front/rear)
•  Windscreen wipers (front/rear)
•  Cigar Lighter (if fitted)
•  Panel Lights
•  Washer bottle pump
•  Check all under trays and heat shields for damage
•  Examine floor and chassis for damage
•  Check seat adjustment functions
•  Check wiper blades for serviceability
•  Check mirror adjustment mechanism

Doors & Windows

•  Door Closing
•  Door lock inside/outside
•  Remote control locking units
•  Door locking mechanism
•  Check operation of window mechanism