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  • Body condition

    Topics:
    • Road users, 
    • Driver & Vehicle Agency

    Form Number: DVT 903
    Issue: 6
    Origin: DVT
    Review: Jan 2028

    Information 

    This part of the examination applies to all vehicles.

    Method of inspection 

    Examine the bodywork and its components for excessive corrosion or damage resulting in sharp edges, which are likely to cause injury. This inspection includes:

    • all body panels, including doors 
    • undertrays 
    • spoilers 
    • mirror housings

    Reason for Rejection 

     Reason for RejectionDeficiency Category
    1A sharp edge or projection, caused by corrosion or damage, which renders the vehicle dangerous to other road users, including pedestrians.DANGEROUS
    2A body panel, door or body component damaged, corroded or insecure and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.MAJOR

    Note: This section refers to body and components, which are non-load bearing.

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    • Brakes - Mechanical brake components
    • Brakes - Parking brake control
    • Braking Systems and Additional Braking Devices
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    • Drivers View Of The Road
    • Driving controls
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    • DVA Driver & Vehicle Testing Privacy Notice
    • DVA Driver Licensing Privacy Notice
    • DVA Driving Theory Test Privacy Notice
    • DVA Graduated Driver Licensing Privacy Notice
    • DVA Passenger Transport Licensing Division Privacy Notice
    • Electrical wiring and equipment
    • Emission control system
    • Engine and transmission mountings
    • Exhaust System
    • Front And Rear Position Lamps, Registration Plate Lamps, Front & Rear Fog Lamp, Reversing Lamp, Daytime Running Lamps, End Outline And Side Marker Lamps
    • Fuel System
    • General Condition Of Vehicle
    • Graduated Driver Licensing – FAQs
    • Guides for Bus Service Operators
    • Headlamps
    • Headlamps Aim
    • Horn
    • Lamps - Direction indicators and hazard warning lamps
    • Light Vehicle Inspection Manual - DVA - HTML
    • Load Security
    • Manufacturers Plates
    • Mirrors
    • Oil Leaks
    • Passenger Transport Licensing Division – Security Policy
    • Plates - Registration Plates
    • Policy on the Licensing of Ex-Offenders
    • Power Assisted Steering
    • Rear Reflectors
    • Recommended Topside Inspection Routine
    • Recommended Underside Inspection Routine
    • Roadwheels
    • Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS)
    • Seats
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