Information

Method of Inspection

Reason for Rejection

Bodywork should be clean and free from dents and scratches

All panels & trim should be secure

Vehicle should be inspected under natural light and not under fluorescent light when possible

Examine bodywork for scratches, dents, irregularities or inadequate repairs

Check for insecure panels or trim

(28 day bodywork rectification certificate issued)

Bodywork

a)      Scratches, dents or other        irregularities  

Inadequate repair which is not properly painted and finished

c) Insecure panels or trim

IMMEDIATE FAILURE

(Refusal at time of test to issue certificate of compliance)

a)      Any bodywork with sharp or protruding edges likely to cause injury to a pedestrian or other road users.

b)      Significant bodywork damage

c)      Any body panel not matching the vehicle’s original colour i.e. blue door on a red car

d) Scratches, dents or other irregularities on more than one panel