Vehicle:

• Road test
• Check exterior lights and headlamps
• Check for dashboard warning lamps
• Check WOF due date
• Check wiper and windscreen washer operation

Under bonnet:

• Check air filter
• Check cabin air filter (if directly accessible)
• Check spark plug condition (if directly accessible)
• Check tension and condition of accessory belts
• Check for cambelt due date (if equipped)
• Check cooling system (radiator, hoses and radiator cap)
• Check fuel filter

Brakes and tyres:

• Check brakes/rotors/linings
• Check brake hydraulic components (callipers, wheel cylinder and hoses)
• Check park brake operation
• Check tread depth and condition of tyres

Check all under bonnet fluids:

• Check brake fluid and top-up if required
• Check clutch fluid and top-up if required/equipped
• Check engine antifreeze and top-up if required
• Check automatic transmission fluid top-up if required/equipped
• Check power steering fluid and top-up if required/equipped
• Top-up windscreen washer fluid

Under vehicle:

• Check steering system
• Check suspension components
• Check exhaust system
• Check CV boots
• Check wheel bearings
• Check engine and transmission mounts