vehicle inspection
Roadworthiness test required
Vehicle inspection is the official examination of a car, truck, or other vehicle to verify it meets safety or emissions standards.
Many jurisdictions require periodic inspections—annually or biennially—before registration renewal.
The mechanic found a brake issue during the vehicle inspection.
Inspections may also occur at borders or checkpoints for security purposes.
UK vehicle certification
- roadworthySafe to drive legally
- stickerAdhesive-backed paper or plastic
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- complianceAdhering to requirements
pass · fail · certificate · renewal · expiration · decal · safety certificate
Devices for stopping motion
- headlightsFront vehicle lamps
- taillightsVehicle's backward-facing illumination
- turn signalsFlashing directional vehicle lights
- seatbeltsVehicle passenger restraints
airbags · tires · windshield · wipers · mirrors · horn · steering · suspension
Methods identifying problems
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- filtersSelective passage barriers
- beltsWaist-cinching straps
- fluidsSubstances that flow freely
spark plugs · coolant · transmission · engine · fuel system · air conditioning · oil change · tune-up
MOT
UK vehicle certification
- roadworthySafe to drive legally
- stickerAdhesive-backed paper or plastic
- registrationFormal recording of participation
compliance · pass · fail · certificate · renewal · expiration · decal · safety certificate
brakes
Devices for stopping motion
- headlightsFront vehicle lamps
- taillightsVehicle's backward-facing illumination
- turn signalsFlashing directional vehicle lights
seatbelts · airbags · tires · windshield · wipers · mirrors · horn · steering · suspension · exhaust
diagnostics
Methods identifying problems
fluids · spark plugs · coolant · transmission · engine · fuel system · air conditioning · oil change · tune-up · servicing
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- auto servicesmechanic shop, auto shop, garage, service station, gas station
- inspectionsroutine check, site visit, final check, quality check, spot check
- checkpointscheckpoint, border crossing, passport control, security gate, roadblock
- insurance claimsclaim form, claim filing, claim settlement, claims processing, claims adjuster
- rental car termsinsurance, liability waiver, damage waiver, collision coverage, theft protection
vehicle inspectionunlicensed driving
Driving without proper permit
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