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Daily Vehicle Condition Check

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Private Hire/Taxi Licensing

Driver & Vehicle Information

Completed by *

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Date *

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Time *

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Vehicle Registration *

Please enter registration

Plate Number

Driver Badge No *

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Current Mileage *

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Windscreen, Windows and Mirrors

Mirrors are fitted and properly aligned and secure

Faulty Correct

All windows are clean and not obscured/damaged

Faulty Correct

All windows operational

Faulty Correct

Washers and Wipers

Wipers move when switched on

Faulty Correct

Wiper blade must clear the windscreen

Faulty Correct

Washers are operational

Faulty Correct

Washer fluid is topped up

Faulty Correct

Lights

All lights and indicators work correctly

Faulty Correct

All lenses are present, clean and in good condition

Faulty Correct

Stop lamps come on when service brake is applied and go out when released

Faulty Correct

Seats and Seatbelts

All seats are secure

Faulty Correct

All seatbelts must operate correctly and must be free from damage

Faulty Correct

Brakes

Foot/service brake works correctly

Faulty Correct

Hand/parking brake works correctly

Faulty Correct

Bodywork and Doors

All doors must shut securely and stay open when required

Faulty Correct

No sharp edges or excess corrosion

Faulty Correct

No loose bodywork

Faulty Correct

Tyres and Wheels

Minimum tread depth of 1.6mm

Faulty Correct

Correctly inflated

Faulty Correct

No visible damage

Faulty Correct

Licence Plates and Identifiers

All plates and mandatory signs displayed, clean and secure

Faulty Correct

Roof Light is safe and operational (if fitted)

Faulty Correct

Taxi Meter (if fitted) seal is intact and correct

Faulty Correct

Fare Tariff (if required) displayed

Faulty Correct

Additional Information

General Notes

I confirm that the vehicle has been visually inspected. If no faults have been identified and reported, I confirm the vehicle is found to be satisfactory at the time of check. If any faults have been identified and reported within this form, I confirm the faults will be rectified prior to the vehicle conducting any licensed work.

You must confirm before submitting

Warning: Drivers found to be using a defective vehicle will be in breach of their driver licence condition and could be at the risk of sanction, especially if the condition of the vehicle is such that it is obvious no routine checks have occurred over a number of days.