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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2014-45/annex-I/division-3/division-6/division-6.2",
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  "legislation": "eudr/2014/45",
  "legislation_title": "Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (Text with EEA relevance)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2014-45",
  "path": "annex/I/division/3/division/6/division/6.2",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "6.2",
  "heading": "Cab and bodywork",
  "text": "6.2.1.\nCondition\nVisual inspection\n(a)\nA loose or damaged panel or part likely to cause injury.\nX\nLikely to fall off.\nX\n(b)\nInsecure body pillar.\nX\nStability impaired.\nX\n(c)\nPermitting entry of engine or exhaust fumes.\nX\nDanger to health of persons on board.\nX\n(d)\nUnsafe modification 3 .\nX\nInsufficient clearance to rotating or moving parts and road.\nX\n6.2.2.\nMounting\nVisual inspection over a pit or on a hoist.\n(a)\nBody or cab insecure.\nX\nStability affected.\nX\n(b)\nBody/cab obviously not located squarely on chassis.\nX\n(c)\nInsecure or missing fixing of body/cab to chassis or cross-members and if symmetrical\nX\nInsecure or missing fixing of body/cab to chassis or cross-members to such an extent that road safety is very seriously endangered.\nX\n(d)\nExcessive corrosion at fixing points on integral bodies.\nX\nStability impaired.\nX\nItem\nMethod\nReasons for failure\nAssessment of deficiencies\nMinor\nMajor\nDangerous\n6.2.3.\nDoors and door catches\nVisual inspection.\n(a)\nA door will not open or close properly.\nX\n(b)\nA door likely to open inadvertently or one that will not remain closed (sliding doors).\nX\nA door likely to open inadvertently or one that will not remain closed (turning doors).\nX\n(c)\nDoor, hinges, catches or pillar deteriorated.\nX\nDoor, hinges, catches or pillar missing or loose.\nX\n6.2.4.\nFloor\nVisual inspection over a pit or on a hoist.\nFloor insecure or badly deteriorated.\nX\nInsufficient stability.\nX\n6.2.5.\nDriver's seat\nVisual inspection.\n(a)\nSeat with defective structure.\nX\nLoose seat.\nX\n(b)\nAdjustment mechanism not functioning correctly.\nX\nSeat moving or backrest not fixable.\nX\n6.2.6.\nOther seats\nVisual inspection.\n(a)\nSeats in defective condition or insecure (secondary parts).\nX\nSeats in defective condition or insecure (main parts).\nX\n(b)\nSeats not fitted in accordance with requirements 1 .\nX\nPermitted number of seats exceeded; positioning not in compliance with approval.\nX\n6.2.7.\nDriving controls\nVisual inspection and by operation.\nAny control necessary for the safe operation of the vehicle not functioning correctly.\nX\nSafe operation affected.\nX\nItem\nMethod\nReasons for failure\nAssessment of deficiencies\nMinor\nMajor\nDangerous\n6.2.8.\nCab steps\nVisual inspection.\n(a)\nStep or step rung insecure.\nX\nInsufficient stability.\nX\n(b)\nStep or rung in a condition likely to cause injury to users.\nX\n6.2.9.\nOther interior and exterior fittings and equipment\nVisual inspection.\n(a)\nAttachment of other fitting or equipment defective.\nX\n(b)\nOther fitting or equipment not in accordance with the requirements 1 .\nX\nParts fitted likely to cause injuries; safe operation affected.\nX\n(c)\nLeaking hydraulic equipment.\nX\nExtensive loss of hazardous material.\nX\n6.2.10.\nMudguards (wings), spray suppression devices\nVisual inspection.\n(a)\nMissing, loose or badly corroded.\nX\nLikely to cause injuries; likely to fall off.\nX\n(b)\nInsufficient clearance to tyre/wheel (spray suppression).\nX\nInsufficient clearance to tyre/wheel (mudguards).\nX\n(c)\nNot in accordance with the requirements 1 .\nX\nInsufficient coverage of tread.\nX\n6.2.11.\nStand\nVisual inspection.\n(a)\nMissing, loose or badly corroded.\nX\n(b)\nNot in accordance with the requirements 1\nX\n(c)\nRisk of unfolding when the vehicle is in motion.\nX\nItem\nMethod\nReasons for failure\nAssessment of deficiencies\nMinor\nMajor\nDangerous\n6.2.12.\nHandgrips and footrests\nVisual inspection.\n(a)\nMissing, loose or badly corroded.\nX\n(b)\nNot in accordance with the requirements 1\nX",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "type": "X",
      "label": "X1",
      "text": "Substituted by Corrigendum to Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (Official Journal of the European Union L 127 of 29 April 2014)."
    }
  ],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
  "provenance": {
    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2014/45/annex/I/division/3/division/6/division/6.2",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-11-01T15:21:46.121319+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
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