Vehicle inspection checklist

Check common vehicle parts and note anything that needs attention. Print the completed checklist or an empty copy.

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VEHICLE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Vehicle / unit numberInspection dateYear / make / modelInspectorRegistration / plateOdometerVINLocation

Inspection point	Condition	Notes or action needed
Tires and wheels
Tire condition and tread	Condition, Tire condition and tread	Notes or action needed, Tire condition and tread
Tire pressure	Condition, Tire pressure	Notes or action needed, Tire pressure
Wheel condition	Condition, Wheel condition	Notes or action needed, Wheel condition
Spare tire and tools	Condition, Spare tire and tools	Notes or action needed, Spare tire and tools
Fluids and engine area
Engine oil	Condition, Engine oil	Notes or action needed, Engine oil
Coolant	Condition, Coolant	Notes or action needed, Coolant
Brake fluid	Condition, Brake fluid	Notes or action needed, Brake fluid
Washer fluid	Condition, Washer fluid	Notes or action needed, Washer fluid
Lights and visibility
Headlights and signals	Condition, Headlights and signals	Notes or action needed, Headlights and signals
Brake and reverse lights	Condition, Brake and reverse lights	Notes or action needed, Brake and reverse lights
Windows and mirrors	Condition, Windows and mirrors	Notes or action needed, Windows and mirrors
Wipers and washers	Condition, Wipers and washers	Notes or action needed, Wipers and washers
Interior and safety
Seat belts	Condition, Seat belts	Notes or action needed, Seat belts
Horn	Condition, Horn	Notes or action needed, Horn
Warning lights and gauges	Condition, Warning lights and gauges	Notes or action needed, Warning lights and gauges
Operation and exterior
Brakes and parking brake	Condition, Brakes and parking brake	Notes or action needed, Brakes and parking brake
Steering and suspension	Condition, Steering and suspension	Notes or action needed, Steering and suspension
Body, doors, and leaks	Condition, Body, doors, and leaks	Notes or action needed, Body, doors, and leaks

Overall result

Follow-up date

General notes and follow-up work

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What is a vehicle inspection checklist?

A vehicle inspection checklist records the condition of common parts at the time of an inspection. It also provides space for notes and follow-up work.

How to use this vehicle inspection checklist

Enter the vehicle and inspection details. Mark each point as OK, Needs attention, or Not checked. Add notes for damage or required work.

The checklist covers common inspection points. Add checks required by the vehicle maker or local rules in the notes. Include workplace checks when needed. This form does not replace a service manual or a required inspection.

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