Model_______________________. Reg: ________________
**Paperwork**
- [ ] Check full service history with invoices/receipts
- [ ] Check service maintenance booklet for recommended service intervals
- [ ] Calculate vehicle tax rate
- [ ] MOT history check
- [ ] Check V5c Logbook
How often does Cam belt need changing? _________
When was last change? ________
**Under the hood**
- [ ] Oil filter gap. Any white gunk buildup?
- [ ] Dipstick white?
- [ ] Check fluid levels (finger test)
- [ ] Check suspension by bouncing up and down
(should settle quickly and evenly)
- [ ] Chassis legs straight?
**Lights**
- [ ] Indicators
- [ ] Fog lights
- [ ] Brakelights
- [ ] Headlights (full and dimmed)
- [ ] Hazard lights
**Body**
- [ ] Check entire windscreen + windows for cracks
- [ ] Manual and remote locking system (check boot too)
- [ ] Wing-mirrors
- [ ] Check for scratches or dents on body (plus roof)
- [ ] Check paintwork for overlapping paint (can show accident)
- [ ] Check for even panel gaps (run a coin through)
(rear panels can easily show rear collision)
- [ ] Check underneath for oil leaks and rust
- [ ] Does front numberplate match rear? (Can show collision)
- [ ] Check light lenses for water or cracks
- [ ] Check for budget tyres
- [ ] Fuel tank cap
**Wheels**
- [ ] Check tyre treads 1.6mm legal limit
- [ ] Brake disks clean (normal to be rusty but should be clean after drive)
**Interior**
- [ ] Window up and down
- [ ] Windscreen wipers and jets (rear and front)
- [ ] Radio
- [ ] All seatbelts and sockets
- [ ] Heater and cooler fan
- [ ] Handbrake OK
- [ ] Seat crank and rails
- [ ] Open all doors from inside and out
- [ ] Charging port works
- [ ] Glovebox opens and closes
- [ ] Check for original spare wheel
- [ ] Jack and screwdrivers + locking wheel nut key?
- [ ] Check metal boot floor for ripples (indicates collision)
**Test drive**
Try variety of road surfaces, test gears and reverse, silent drive
- [ ] Engine cold on arrival?
- [ ] Check clutch for even bite
- [ ] Check for weird noises
- [ ] No warnings lights
- [ ] No pulling left or right while driving or braking?
- [ ] No buzzing or clanging noises
- [ ] Emergency stop done?