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Vehicle Safety Inspections
Vehicle Safety Inspections for Fleets
Fleet Services Autocare Limited carries out vehicle safety inspections at customer premises across Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey. We inspect your vehicles on site, report defects clearly, and can rectify faults found - helping keep your fleet roadworthy, your records in order and your drivers safe.
For any business running vehicles, keeping them roadworthy isn't only good practice - it's a legal responsibility. Regular safety inspections are how you meet that responsibility, catch faults before they cause a breakdown or an incident, and demonstrate that your vehicles are being properly maintained.
What Is a Vehicle Safety Inspection?
A vehicle safety inspection is a scheduled, documented check of a vehicle's roadworthiness - covering the safety-critical systems that keep it safe on the road. It's more structured than a routine service check: it's carried out to a set schedule, against a defined list of items, and recorded so there's a clear, dated history of each vehicle's condition.
For operators, safety inspections sit at the heart of a planned maintenance system, alongside daily walkaround checks by drivers and scheduled servicing.
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We're trusted by businesses and drivers across Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey to keep their vehicles serviced, maintained and on the road.
Phone: 0118 973 0157
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What a Safety Inspection Covers
A safety inspection examines the vehicle's roadworthiness items, typically including:
Brakes - operation, wear, performance and the braking system overall
Steering and suspension - for wear, security and damage
Tyres and wheels - condition, tread, pressures and security
Lights and indicators - operation and condition throughout
Exhaust and emissions - security, leaks and condition
Body, chassis and structure - condition and security
Mirrors, wipers, washers, horn and seatbelts
Fluid levels and leaks
Driver-facing items - warning lights and instrument operation
Why Regular Safety Inspections Matter
For a business running vehicles, safety inspections do several jobs at once:
They keep your fleet safe and roadworthy - finding wear and faults before they fail
They support your duty of care - to drivers and other road users
They reduce unplanned downtime - a fault found at inspection is a planned repair, not a roadside breakdown
They keep a documented maintenance record - demonstrating your vehicles are being properly maintained
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you carry out safety inspections at our premises?
Yes. Inspections are carried out on site at your depot, yard or workplace across Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey, so vehicles don't come off the road to be inspected.
Can you repair faults found during an inspection?
Yes — many defects can be rectified on site during the same visit, using genuine parts. Where a part needs ordering, we return to fit it.
Do you provide documentation for each inspection?
Yes. Each inspection is documented with defects reported clearly, giving you a dated record of each vehicle's condition.
How often should our vehicles be inspected?
It depends on the vehicle type, mileage and how hard the vehicles work. We can help you set an appropriate schedule for your fleet and keep it on track.
Is a safety inspection the same as an MOT?
No. An MOT is an annual statutory test at an authorised station; a safety inspection is a more frequent, scheduled roadworthiness check that forms part of your ongoing maintenance regime between MOTs.
