LIGHT VEHICLE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Light Vehicle Inspection Checklist

Vehicle Make:       Plant No.      
Hour Meter:       Date of Inspection:      
Inspected by:       Signature:      

Satisfactory
Visually Check (tick box that is applicable) Comments
Yes No
Vehicle parked on safe and level ground with wheels chocked      
Records for scheduled maintenance and pre-start inspection
     
available – confirm servicing is within date
Windscreen, cab windows and mirrors in good condition and
     
clean
Underneath vehicle: leaks – oil, fuel or any other fluid.
     
Parts – hanging electric wires, exhaust pipe and dents, etc.
Vehicle body damage: if yes, detail location and cause      
Tyres correctly inflated      
Tyres – side wall cuts, leaks on inner side, damage on travel
     
side, correct type / size and sufficient tread
Wheels – rim, nuts, valve and cap, lock ring and key, hub cover
     
bolts and drain / filler plug
Spare wheel in good condition      
All oil levels – engine, transmission, brake and steering      
Engine coolant level      
Radiator – full of coolant fluid      
Battery - secure and water level OK      
Windscreen Washers - Water container full      
Whip flag – serviceable      
First Aid Kit provided and in good condition      
Jack, handle and wheel brace on board      
Fire extinguisher- shell, label, inspection date, gauge, ring pin
     
and nozzle
Safety triangles      
Cargo net      
Vehicle clean and tidy      
Dust (clean or replace air filter)      
Registration Current      
Ensure all controls are in neutral or hold
Test horn and reverse alarm      
Start and let motor idle - listen and report strange sounds from
     
the engine after starting
Observe all gauges and indicators      
Air-conditioning operational      
Re-check engine oil, coolant, transmission, brake and steering
     
fluid levels
Re-check underneath vehicle – oil, fuel and any other fluid leaks      

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Operational Check (tick box that is applicable) Yes No Comments

Remove chocks      
Seat belt and seat adjustment      
Brake pedal, clutch pedal, accelerator pedal, gear selector      
Steering adjustment and excessive play      
Audible speed alarm (check setting)      
Foot brake operation      
Park brake operation      
Forward and reverse operation      
All lights operational – headlights, brake, guides, indicators,
     
reverse, revolving beacon
Windscreen wipers and water spray      

Corrective Action By Who By When

                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 

Approval
Plant Approved:       Approval Date:     
Approver Name:       Approver Signature:

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