CHECKLIST: What the new LTO MVIS will look for during vehicle inspections (it's more than 40 parts)

Among the important things to think of about owning a car or a motorcycle is having to renew its registration each and every year. But with the introduction of the new LTO-MVIS (Land Transportation Office - Motor Vehicle Inspection System), a big part of that now is taking your car in for a mandatory full vehicle inspection. It’s intended to be a way for the government to ensure that your car is safe to be on the road – to be roadworthy.

And by the looks of it, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is well on the way to implementing the new LTO-MVIS very, very soon!

If you’re interested in saving a few bucks, here’s an idea: do a quick safety inspection of your vehicle yourself and make any necessary repairs before you take it in to an LTO MVIS facility for the official car inspection. Remember, the Php1,800 MVIS fee is non-refundable and I'm sure you would not want to end up wasting your hard-earned money.

Here’s what the LTO-MVIS inspectors are required to look at – and make sure there aren’t problems with – during a car or motorcycle inspection:

*** TAKE NOTE that you should remove all BANNED after-market modifications like LED lighting systems, blinkers, sirens, noisy mufflers, etc. from your vehicle prior to inspection.)

LIGHTS:
Head Lights
Tail Lights
Turn Signal Lights
Brake Lights
Hazard Lights
Number Plate Lights



BRAKES, STEERING, SPEED, SAFETY:
Brake Inspection
Parking Brakes Inspection
Steering Mechanism
Speedometer
Other Panel Gauges
Horn (for excessive noise)
Bumpers

WINDOWS, MIRRORS:
Windshield (no cracks, chips, loose seals)
Rear Window and other glass parts (e.g. passenger side windows)
Windshield Wipers
Interior Rear View Mirrors
Side Mirrors
Other External Mirrors (when applicable)



SYSTEMS & STRUCTURES
Chassis (for holes, cracks, rust)
Axles and Wheels (camber/alignment)
Clutch Systems
Drivetrain, including Transmission and Universal (suspension, linkages, bushings) Joints for Leaks
Muffler and Exhaust Systems for Leaks, Excessive Noise
Emission Testing
Floor Boards

ENGINE:
Engine bracket/mounting
Radiator
Hoses and Pipes (fuel, brake fluid, oil, AC, etc.)

INTERIOR & DOORS:
All Doors (open, close, lock)
Seat Adjustments
Seat Belts (driver and passengers)
Air Conditioning
Fuel/Tank Cap



TIRES:
Right Front (tread, psi)
Right Back (tread, psi)
Left Front (tread, psi)
Left Back (tread, psi)
Tire Pressure

APPEARANCE:
Body Color (should match with what is written in the certificate of registration)
Body Damages (for major faults and rust which are deemed hazardous)


For more information, read Your 5-Step Guide to the new LTO Motor Vehicle Inspection System


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