# 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), Division 6.2: Cab and bodywork

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

6.2.1.
Condition
Visual inspection
(a)
A loose or damaged panel or part likely to cause injury.
X
Likely to fall off.
X
(b)
Insecure body pillar.
X
Stability impaired.
X
(c)
Permitting entry of engine or exhaust fumes.
X
Danger to health of persons on board.
X
(d)
Unsafe modification 3 .
X
Insufficient clearance to rotating or moving parts and road.
X
6.2.2.
Mounting
Visual inspection over a pit or on a hoist.
(a)
Body or cab insecure.
X
Stability affected.
X
(b)
Body/cab obviously not located squarely on chassis.
X
(c)
Insecure or missing fixing of body/cab to chassis or cross-members and if symmetrical
X
Insecure or missing fixing of body/cab to chassis or cross-members to such an extent that road safety is very seriously endangered.
X
(d)
Excessive corrosion at fixing points on integral bodies.
X
Stability impaired.
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous
6.2.3.
Doors and door catches
Visual inspection.
(a)
A door will not open or close properly.
X
(b)
A door likely to open inadvertently or one that will not remain closed (sliding doors).
X
A door likely to open inadvertently or one that will not remain closed (turning doors).
X
(c)
Door, hinges, catches or pillar deteriorated.
X
Door, hinges, catches or pillar missing or loose.
X
6.2.4.
Floor
Visual inspection over a pit or on a hoist.
Floor insecure or badly deteriorated.
X
Insufficient stability.
X
6.2.5.
Driver's seat
Visual inspection.
(a)
Seat with defective structure.
X
Loose seat.
X
(b)
Adjustment mechanism not functioning correctly.
X
Seat moving or backrest not fixable.
X
6.2.6.
Other seats
Visual inspection.
(a)
Seats in defective condition or insecure (secondary parts).
X
Seats in defective condition or insecure (main parts).
X
(b)
Seats not fitted in accordance with requirements 1 .
X
Permitted number of seats exceeded; positioning not in compliance with approval.
X
6.2.7.
Driving controls
Visual inspection and by operation.
Any control necessary for the safe operation of the vehicle not functioning correctly.
X
Safe operation affected.
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous
6.2.8.
Cab steps
Visual inspection.
(a)
Step or step rung insecure.
X
Insufficient stability.
X
(b)
Step or rung in a condition likely to cause injury to users.
X
6.2.9.
Other interior and exterior fittings and equipment
Visual inspection.
(a)
Attachment of other fitting or equipment defective.
X
(b)
Other fitting or equipment not in accordance with the requirements 1 .
X
Parts fitted likely to cause injuries; safe operation affected.
X
(c)
Leaking hydraulic equipment.
X
Extensive loss of hazardous material.
X
6.2.10.
Mudguards (wings), spray suppression devices
Visual inspection.
(a)
Missing, loose or badly corroded.
X
Likely to cause injuries; likely to fall off.
X
(b)
Insufficient clearance to tyre/wheel (spray suppression).
X
Insufficient clearance to tyre/wheel (mudguards).
X
(c)
Not in accordance with the requirements 1 .
X
Insufficient coverage of tread.
X
6.2.11.
Stand
Visual inspection.
(a)
Missing, loose or badly corroded.
X
(b)
Not in accordance with the requirements 1
X
(c)
Risk of unfolding when the vehicle is in motion.
X
Item
Method
Reasons for failure
Assessment of deficiencies
Minor
Major
Dangerous
6.2.12.
Handgrips and footrests
Visual inspection.
(a)
Missing, loose or badly corroded.
X
(b)
Not in accordance with the requirements 1
X

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2014/45/annex/I/division/3/division/6/division/6.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2014-45/annex-I/division-3/division-6/division-6.2
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