Appendix 8: Disciplinary procedures
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-01)

Reasons for cessation of authorisation for authorised examiners and testers, informal appeal hearings, notice of cessations.

Test results

‘Recording a test result’ means either:
- recording if the vehicle passed or failed its MOT on the MOT testing service
- completing a CT20 or CT30 certificate if you’re carrying out a contingency test
1. Cessation without previous warning (single offence cessation)

A. Authorised examiners

Normally an authorised examiner’s (AE’s) authorisation will be subject to cessation for disciplinary reasons following a single instance of the types mentioned under sections 1 (#fraud), 2 (#conviction) and 3 (#repute) below, whether committed by the AE or their employee or agent.

Where fraud has been committed, prosecution may be considered.

Authorisation may also be subject to cessation following a single instance of the types mentioned in sections 4 (#veryseriousoffences) and 5 (#seriousoffences) below, again whether committed by the AE or their employee or agent.

1. Fraud, dishonesty or gross negligence

For example:
- a tester records a pass or fail test result without personally taking any active part in the examination of the vehicle
- a duplicate VT20 is issued unjustifiably
- unjustified changes are made to a test record
- a bribe is accepted to record a pass result for a vehicle
- the recording of a test result to vehicles which have attended a VTS in which their start and finish test time recorded in the MOT testing service would not allow a full examination to be carried out
- CT20 or CT30 issued for vehicles when there was no contingency testing (CT) incident
2. Conviction

This includes:
- AE principals (AEPs) - directors, partners, and sole traders
- authorised examiner designated managers (AEDMs)
- AE delegates (AEDs)
- site managers (SMs)
- site admin
- testers
3. Repute

4. Other very serious offences

5. Other serious offences

The following single acts may also result in cessation of authorisation. If the circumstances are not considered sufficiently serious to justify single-case cessation then the penalty will be 100 points.

Examples of deliberate obstructive behaviour towards vehicle presenters or DVSA staff or contractors include:
- failure to offer an appointment for a test within a reasonable period of a request, bearing in mind existing test bookings and the availability of the vehicle concerned
- unjustified refusal to test a vehicle presented or to honour, within a reasonable time, an appointment previously made
- refusal to allow a test to be watched
- failure to allow or preventing a reinspection taking place where a reasonable request has been made
- preventing a DVSA activity being conducted, as permitted in the MOT testing guide, that has been reasonably requested
B. Testers

Normally a tester will be subject to cessation if they are personally involved in any act that could lead to single offence cessation of the authorisation of an AE.

Where fraud has been committed, prosecution may be considered.

The points penalties for such acts are listed above for AEs. A tester will also usually be subject to cessation for acts of the type covered below.

Additionally it is normal practice for a tester to be subject to cessation where there are significant procedural omissions (e.g. non-use of designated equipment), and cessation may be applied for a single major incident of substandard testing that could have significant road safety implications.

Penalty points will be calculated from Appendices 8.1 (#cessation) to 8.3 (#methods) and the action level determined in accordance with Appendix 8.8 (#hearings).

Additional very serious offences for testers

1. Fraud, dishonesty or gross negligence

2. Conviction

3. Repute

4. Other serious offences

2. Incorrect test standards

General

When investigating possible incorrect test standards DVSA will judge what the condition of the particular item would have been at the time of test. Points will be attributed based on what that condition was judged to be.

A single defect will not be double counted. For example, only one score is merited by a single area of corrosion covering adjacent body panels or components within 30cm of two critical components, but two separate areas of corrosion in a similar position draw a double score.

Disciplinary points

Disciplinary points will be awarded as follows for each defect when DVSA judges that the defect was in the condition described below at the time of test.

3. Incorrect test methods

Scoring methods

Items that the presenter may have difficulty observing during a mystery shopper check are marked with an asterix in the associated tables. DVSA will take this into account if disciplinary action is to be considered.

The following methods are used to report shortcomings noted during an observed test:

Major and minor error scoring method

The major and minor error scoring method will be used for:
- new candidates who have attended a group A or group B testers training course
- testers returning to testing following a 2 or 5 year cessation or following a lapse of 5 years and have successfully re-attended an initial tester training course
- following a lapse in testing of six months
- following the issue of a formal warning, short term cessation or wish to resume testing following a lapse of two years
- when an additional test class is wanted (class 3 or 5)
Shortcomings of method noted during this type of assessment will be scored according to the major and minor errors demonstration table for group A (#errorsa) and group B (#errorsb).

Disciplinary points error scoring method

The disciplinary points error scoring method will be used for the assessment of a tester to ensure continuing competence.

Shortcomings of method noted during this type of assessment will be scored according to the point tables for group A (#pointsa) and group B (#pointsb).

Where no testable item within a section or sub-section is assessed the section or sub-section scores will be applied.

The term assistant for a VTS authorised to use an ATL or OPTL means the appropriate equipment used to replace the assistant.

Retests

The extent of test required is set out in Section B - Testing responsibilities (/guidance/mot-testing-guide/b-authorised-examiners#B5). For such retests, disciplinary points will only be awarded for shortcomings in those parts of the test that you were required to do (excluding non-testable advisories).

Split testing

Split testing occurs when a tester records the test result but only personally assesses some of the testable items. For the remaining items, another person’s assessment is relied upon.

Items assessed by the other person will be considered as not examined, and the maximum points for those items will be limited to 50.

Tester recording the test result

The tester who records the result will be liable for:
- incorrect test methods (whether by the tester or the other person)
- inappropriate standards applied (whether by the tester or the other person)
- items that were not examined at all
The penalty for failing to carry out the part of the test done by the other person will be subject to a maximum of 50 points.

Tester who carries out part of the test

The tester who carries out part of a test but allows another tester to record the test will receive disciplinary points for:
- incorrect test methods in the part they conducted
- incorrect test standards in the part they conducted
The penalty for failing to carry out the part of the test done by the other person will be subject to a maximum of 50 points.

Responsibility for test results

Only the score assigned to the tester who recorded the test result will be considered against the relevant AE (Authorised Examiner).

Seeking advice and guidance

Testers can seek advice from another tester in marginal decisions or when the second tester is more familiar with a particular vehicle type.

However, the tester conducting the test must make the final decision on whether to pass or fail a specific item.

Cases where the tester who recorded the test result had not personally made any of the pass/fail assessments are dealt with under Appendix 8.1 (#cessation).

4. Incorrect operation of testing scheme

General

A graduated sanction level will be applied for shortcomings in this section rather than following the traditional disciplinary points method. The levels will be applied consecutively for each occurrence within a 5-year period. The sanction may increase in severity on each occurrence, within 5 years.

The sanction levels to be applied are as follows.

Level 1 (L1)

Advice will be issued to the AE and/or tester in writing via an MOT advisory warning letter/notice and recorded as an MTS event.

Level 2 (L2)

Testing will be suspended until the case has been answered and rectified satisfactorily. Issued via a temporary suspension notice and recorded as an MTS event.

Level 3 (L3)

A disciplinary case will be submitted for:
- previous or repeating failures to adhere to MOT testing service rules or test standards, regardless of the previous role or disciplinary outcomes
- failure to follow DVSA guidance that has been reasonably requested
- other cases of loss of good repute as defined in Appendix 7: Convictions and repute (/guidance/mot-testing-guide/appendix-7-convictions-and-repute)
Sanctions

The following table lists the graduated sanction level which will be applied to each shortcoming. Where more than one level sanction is noted both will apply.

All items and sanctions will be considered against the AE and/or tester.

A. Equipment calibration and maintenance

The level of action is determined by the number of occurrences of the shortcoming as indicated by levels L1, L2 or L3 in the columns.

Some test equipment requires periodic calibration checks, as defined in Appendix 2: Facilities and security (/guidance/mot-testing-guide/appendix-2-facilities-and-security). It is the AE’s responsibility to provide valid calibration records to DVSA staff. Failure to produce these records will result in the following sanctions being applied.

Where the calibration certificate is not available and there is no evidence to suggest the calibration is overdue or that the equipment is inaccurate, DVSA may permit pre-booked vehicles to be tested for no more than 24 hours before the suspension is applied.

Unless DVSA has been notified that testing has been suspended, test equipment which is clearly malfunctioning, inoperative or missing a mandatory upgrade/inspection, regardless of its calibration status, will also attract the following sanction level.

B. Other items

The level of action is determined by the number of occurrences of the shortcoming as indicated by levels L1, L2 or L3 in the columns.

C. Training

When records cannot be produced, or the produced records do not comply with the listed requirements the shortcomings will be subject to graduated sanctions that are applied to the AE and tester.

The level of action is determined by the number of occurrences of the shortcoming as indicated by levels L1, L2 or L3 in the columns.

Where the tester has been in continuous service at the same VTS corresponding to the shortcoming and has received advice/advisory notice previously, consideration should be given to applying the same sanction to the AE. Testers with less than 4 weeks service with an AE should not impact the AE.

The tester will have to successfully complete the annual assessment and demo test before being allowed to return to testing.

5. Not in use

6. Normal sanction levels for testers

There are 4 normal sanction levels for testers:
- advise
- formal warning
- short term cessation
- cessation
Advise

The tester should be given advice if they have between 1 and 39 points from the current case.

Formal warning

The tester will be subject to a formal warning if they have:
- 40 points or more for the current case
- less than 50 points in total from the current case, unspent formal warnings, and unspent short term cessation
Short term cessation

The tester will be subject to a short term cessation if they have:
- 40 points or more for the current case
- between 50 and 99 points in total from the current case, unspent formal warnings and unspent short term cessation
Cessation

The tester will be subject to cessation if they have 500 or more points from Appendix 8.1 (#cessation) for the current case.

The tester will also be subject to cessation if they have:
- 40 points or more for the current case
- 100 points or more in total from the current case, unspent formal warnings, and unspent short term cessation
Formula A

Formula A is the total number of points from:
- the current case
- unspent formal warnings
- unspent short-term cessation.
Formal warnings and short-term cessations become spent after 5 years.

All relevant mitigation will be taken into consideration before deciding on any level of disciplinary action.

7. Normal sanction levels for authorised examiners

There are 4 normal sanction levels for authorised examiners:
- advise
- formal warning
- short term cessation
- cessation
Advise

The AE should be given advice if they have between 1 and 39 points from the current case.

Formal warning

The AE will be subject to a formal warning if they have:
- 40 points or more for the current case
- less than 140 points in total from the current case, unspent formal warnings, and unspent short term cessation
Short term cessation

The AE will be subject to a short term cessation if they have:
- 40 points or more for the current case
- between 140 and 199 points in total from the current case, unspent formal warnings and unspent short term cessation
Cessation

The AE will be subject to cessation if they have 500 or more points from Appendix 8.1 for the current case.

The AE will also be subject to cessation if they have:
- 40 points or more for the current case
- 200 points or more in total from the current case, unspent formal warnings, and unspent short term cessation
Formula A is the total number of points from:
- the current case
- unspent formal warnings
- unspent short-term cessation
Formal warnings and short-term cessations become spent after 5 years.

All relevant mitigation will be taken into consideration before deciding on any level of disciplinary action.

8. Informal hearings

Notes for guidance and code of practice for informal hearings

Informal hearings foreword

These notes explain the procedures for informal hearings which may be held as part of the process of determining appeals from:
- authorised examiners (AE), designated councils (DC), testers and designated council inspectors (DCI) who have been served with a statutory notice of cessation of their authorisation, designation or approval to test
- applicants who have been served with a notice of intent to refuse their application for authorisation, designation or approval to test
These notes should be read in conjunction with Section D. Requirements for authorisation (/guidance/mot-testing-guide/d-requirements-for-authorisation), Section E. Tester (/guidance/mot-testing-guide/e-tester) and Section I. Discipline (/guidance/mot-testing-guide/i-discipline).

The statutory requirements in relation to appeals are contained in the Motor Vehicles (Tests) Regulations 1981 as amended. The regulations provide that where those who have been served with a statutory notice wish to make representations to the effect that either:
- their authorisation, designation or approval should not cease or should be restored
- their application for authorisation, designation or approval to test should be approved
they should make such representations in writing within 14 days from the date of the notice (regulations 10 (1) (c) and 8 (9) respectively). All written representations or statements should fully set out your case and all the evidence you wish to rely upon. The availability of informal hearings does not affect the terms of the regulations.

Informal hearings provide an additional process whereby cases may be put personally to officials in DVSA’s appeals section.

Requests for a hearing

Requests for a hearing are at the discretion of DVSA and may be granted if there are exceptional circumstances.

If you wish to present your case at a hearing, you should submit your request preferably to the email address on the decision letter. We will accept postal hearing requests, however, this might cause a delay in processing the appeal if you use this method.

This request must be submitted as soon as possible after you have received the notice of cessation or intent to refuse to authorise, approve or designate. If a date for the hearing is offered by the Appeals team, you will be permitted to refuse the first date offered.

Who may attend the hearing

You may attend and/or be represented by your trade association, consultant or legal representative. The appeals section may arrange for DVSA personnel involved in the disciplinary or intended refusal action to attend the hearing where their evidence is at issue.

Prior to the hearing

An important element of this procedure is that the appeals officer must be fully aware of the relevant issues and arguments so that they can properly lead the discussion. Your written representations or statement should contain full particulars of the case you wish to make at the hearing including a list of any documents to which you wish to refer.

The provision of your written representations or statement within 14 days of the issue of the notice of cessation or intent to refuse is a necessary procedure. If you are appealing against a notice of cessation you may however, within the 14 day period, state in writing that you wish to rely, at hearing, on the written representations made earlier to the DVSA office that issued the decision.

To assist you the grounds of appeal have been categorised. The following list is not exhaustive, and it is recognised that there are some overlapping grounds:
- the disciplinary procedures have not been followed by DVSA at each and every stage
- the technical evidence is disputed
- other evidence is disputed
- the wrong interpretation has been placed upon the facts
- the sanction imposed and/or the number of disciplinary points allotted is not in accordance with the MOT testing guide
- the penalty is not proportionate to the offence
- there are mitigating circumstances
- the intent to refuse is unreasonable
The venue

Appeals will, where possible, be heard via Microsoft Teams. In extreme circumstances where this is not possible, we will consider conducting them in person at a mutually convenient location.

The hearing will be held by a senior officer of the appeals team who will have a thorough knowledge of the MOT service and the relevant procedures. The procedures will be fully explained to you at the start of, and throughout, the hearing.

The appeals officer will first set out the case as it appears from their reading of the papers, outlining what they consider are the main issues. In some cases, this might take the form of an agenda. They will also indicate those matters on which further information is needed. This will not preclude you from referring to other aspects you consider to be relevant.

All evidence will have been disclosed beforehand so that you will have had time to understand it and it will not normally be necessary to read this out at the hearing. If further documents are made available at the hearing the appeals officer may ask or allow questions on any points which emerge which may need further information or clarification.

The hearing will take the form of a discussion which you or your representative will be invited to start. You may, if you wish, decline to do so. The parties will be encouraged to ask questions informally throughout the proceedings, subject only to the discussion being conducted in an orderly manner.

Cross-examination will not be permitted unless the appeals officer considers that cross-examination is required to ensure a thorough examination of the main issues. You will be given the opportunity to make any final comments before the hearing is closed.

If a hearing needs to be adjourned this will be at the discretion of the officer holding the hearing. If a date for the resumption of the hearing cannot be set at the time of the adjournment, the date will be notified to the appellant within 5 working days.

The appeals officer may close the proceedings if, at any time during the hearing, matters are in their judgement not progressing satisfactorily. The appeal will then be determined on the basis of any written representations submitted. Full reasons for the closure of the hearing will be given in the appeal decision letter.

A recording will be made of the hearing (audio only). A copy of the recording and a transcript will be available as evidence in the event of subsequent court proceedings.

The decision

Decisions will not be made at the hearing as they are made by DVSA’s chief executive on behalf of the Secretary of State. The administrative target for determining appeals after hearings will be the same as that for appeals determined by written representations - 95% of appeals to be determined within 5 weeks.

In the case of written representations, the target date is calculated from the date the written representations are received. The target date following a hearing will be calculated from the date of the hearing. The decision letter will be issued by the appeals section on the date the appeal is determined.

Notice of cessation - effective date of cessation

If you wish your case to be heard at a hearing you should bear in mind that it is unlikely that your appeal can be determined prior to the notice of cessation becoming effective. The date the notice comes into effect cannot be deferred pending the outcome of the appeal. Whilst the appeals section will try to determine your appeal as quickly as possible, there may be a period during which you/your testing station must cease testing pending the determination of the appeal.

9. Major and minor errors for class 1 and 2 (group A) demonstration tests

The following tables are for use during observed demonstration tests.

For further details see Appendix 6.8: Demonstration tests (/guidance/mot-testing-guide/appendix-6-tester-training-and-demonstration-tests#demonstrationtests).

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not. Testers will also be asked questions on procedures, standards, and vehicles classes within this test group.

Section 0 - Identification of vehicles

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Rear registration plates

Vehicle identification number - VIN

Section 1 - Brakes

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Brake controls

Brake systems

Use of equipment

Brake performance checks

Roller brake tester

Sidecar brake, if applicable

Brake fluid reservoir

Section 2 - Steering

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Steering controls

Steering system

Wheel alignment

Section 4 - Lamps and reflectors

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Headlight aim and use of headlamp aim equipment

Lights including, headlamps, front and rear position lamps, stop lamp, indicators, reflectors , number plate lamps

Lighting switch(es), indicator switch and tell-tale(s)

Section 5 - Wheels, tyres and suspension

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Wheel bearings

Wheels

Tyres

Sidecar when fitted

Suspension

Section 6 - Structure and attachments

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Exhaust system

Fuel system

Transmission

Engine mountings (only when engine is a stressed member)

Seats

Clutch and throttle controls

Footrests

Section 7 - Audible warning

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Section 8 - Nuisance

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

10. Major and minor errors for class 3, 4, 5 and 7 (group B) demonstration tests

The following tables are for use during observed demonstration tests.

For further details see Appendix 6.8: Demonstration tests (/guidance/mot-testing-guide/appendix-6-tester-training-and-demonstration-tests#demonstrationtests).

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not. Testers will also be asked questions on procedures, standards, and vehicles classes within this test group.

Section 0 - Identification of vehicles

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Vehicle identification number

Section 1 - Brakes

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Parking brake mechanism

For class 5, you should also refer to Section 11 (#class5).

Service brake mechanism, servo, ABS, ESC system

Prescribed areas

Use of equipment

Performance checks

Section 2 - Steering

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Steering control and system

For class 5, you should also refer to Section 11 (#class5).

Steering system

Section 3 - Visibility

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

View to rear

For class 5, you should also refer to Section 11 (#class5).

Wiper and washers system

View to the front, windscreen and view of obligatory exterior mirrors

Wiper blades

Exterior mirrors

Bonnet

Section 4 - Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Lighting switch(s), indicator switch and tell-tale(s)

Lights including front and rear position lamps, stop lamps, indicators, reflectors, DRL’s, reversing lamps, front fog lamps, marker lamps where appropriate

Headlight aim and use of headlamp aim equipment

Electrical wiring and battery

Section 5 - Axles, wheels tyres and suspension

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Jacking of vehicle – front

For class 5, you should also refer to Section 11 (#class5).

Wheel bearings – front

Jacking of vehicle – rear (N/A for large vehicles DGW over 5000kg)

Wheels

Tyres

Suspension

Shock absorbers

Section 6 - Body structure and attachments

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Structure and attachments

For class 5, you should also refer to section 11 (#class5).

Exhaust

Fuel system including cap(s)

Bumper

External Spare wheel carrier (if fitted)

Coupling mechanisms and towing equipment

Transmission

Engine mountings

Body and interior

This inspection is for all vehicles and includes:

Cab and body mounting (vehicles with a separate body and/or cab)

Check cab/body for:

Doors (drivers, passengers & emergency doors/exits)

Check:

Seats

Cab steps (If fitted)

Handgrips and footrests (quads and trikes)

Section 7 - Other equipment

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (SRS)

Anti-theft device (if appropriate)

Audible warning horn

Speedometer

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Section 8 - Nuisance

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Engine emissions control equipment

Use of equipment - emission procedure

Test pre-checks

Fluid leaks

Section 9 - Supplementary tests for buses and coaches

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Doors

Passenger grab handles

Steps and Stairs

Section 10 - Seat belt installation checks

Notes only.

Section 11 - Additional information for class 5 vehicles

The tester should personally assess the following items during a demonstration test. They will be awarded major or minor errors if they do not.

Driving controls

Brake performance

Steering

Visibility

11. Disciplinary points for class 1 and 2 (group A)

Items that the presenter may have difficulty observing during a mystery shopper check are marked with an asterix in the associated tables. DVSA will take this into account if disciplinary action is to be considered.

1. Using the designated MOT inspection area

2. Using an assistant

With motor bicycles, testers can check some items satisfactorily without the use of an assistant. A score will be allocated if the non use of an assistant meant that the item was not checked properly. In cases like this, score it as if the check had not been carried out.

3. Sit on machine

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

4. Checks made at the front of the machine

4.1 Failure to raise the front of the machine

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

4.2 Further checks at the front of the machine

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

The tester should use the following resources. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

5. Sides of the machine

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

6. Checks made at the rear of the machine

6.1 Failure to raise the rear of the machine from the floor

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

6.2 Further checks at the rear of the machine

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

7. Brake test

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

8. Sidecar, when fitted

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

12. Disciplinary points for class 3, 4, 5 and 7 (group B)

Items that the presenter may have difficulty observing during a mystery shopper check are marked with an asterix in the associated tables. DVSA will take this into account if disciplinary action is to be considered.

1. Interior

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

The tester should use the correct tools during the assessment. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they.

2. Front of the vehicle

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

The tester should use the correct tools during the assessment. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they.

3. Sides of the vehicle - exterior ground level

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

The tester should use the correct tools during the assessment. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they.

4. Rear of the vehicle

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

The tester should use the correct tools during the assessment. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they.

5. Luggage/load compartment

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

In the case of testable items which could not be inspected other than from within the luggage compartment the tester did not personally assess:

The tester should use the correct tools during the assessment. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they.

6. Under vehicle bonnet

6.1 Using an assistant

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

6.2 Further under vehicle bonnet checks

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

The tester should use the correct tools during the assessment. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they.

7. Under vehicle

7.1 Under vehicle checks using an assistant

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

7.2 With the front of the vehicle jacked up

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

7.3 With the rear of the vehicle jacked up

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

7.4 Further under vehicle checks

The tester should personally assess the following items. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

The tester should use the correct tools during the assessment. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they.

8. Brake test

8.1 Front service brakes

The tester should personally do the following checks. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

8.2 Rear service brakes

The tester should personally do the following checks. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

8.3 Other service brake tests

The tester should personally do the following checks. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

8.4 Parking brake

The tester should personally do the following checks. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.

9. Emissions test

The tester should personally do the following checks. They will be awarded disciplinary points if they do not.