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) (c. 45)

ANNEX I U.K. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE CONTENTS AND RECOMMENDED METHODS OF TESTING

3. CONTENTS AND METHODS OF TESTING; ASSESSMENT OF DEFICIENCIES OF VEHICLES U.K.

[X1 9. SUPPLEMENTARY TESTS FOR PASSENGER-CARRYING VEHICLES CATEGORIES M ₂ , M ₃ U.K.

9.1. Doors U.K.

9.1.1. Entrance and exit doors	Visual inspection and by operation.	(a) Defective operation.		X
		(b) Deteriorated condition.	X
		Likely to cause injuries.		X
		(c) Defective emergency control.		X
		(d) Remote control of doors or warning devices defective.		X
		(e) Not in accordance with the requirements 1 .	X
		Insufficient door width.		X

Item	Method	Reasons for failure	Assessment of deficiencies
			Minor	Major	Dangerous
9.1.2. Emergency exits	Visual inspection and by operation (where appropriate)	(a) Defective operation.		X
		(b) Emergency exits signs illegible.	X
		Emergency exits signs missing.		X
		(c) Missing hammer to break glass.	X
		(d) Not in accordance with requirements 1 .	X
		Insufficient width or access blocked.		X
9.2. Demisting and defrosting system (X) 2	Visual inspection and by operation	(a) Not operating correctly.	X
		Affecting safe operation of the vehicle.		X
		(b) Emission of toxic or exhaust gases into driver's or passenger compartment.		X
		Danger to health of persons on board.			X
		(c) Defective defrosting (if compulsory).		X
9.3. Ventilation & heating system (X) 2	Visual inspection and by operation	(a) Defective operation.	X
		Risk to health of persons on board.		X
		(b) Emission of toxic or exhaust gases into driver's or passenger compartment.		X
		Danger to health of persons on board.			X

9.4. Seats U.K.

9.4.1. Passenger seats (including seats for accompanying personnel)	Visual inspection	Folding seats (if allowed) not working automatically.	X
		Blocking an emergency exit.		X
9.4.2. Driver's seat (additional requirements)	Visual inspection	(a) Defective special devices such as anti- glare shield.	X
		Field of vision impaired.		X
		(b) Protection for driver insecure or not in accordance with requirements 1 .	X
		Likely to cause injuries.		X

Item	Method	Reasons for failure	Assessment of deficiencies
			Minor	Major	Dangerous
9.5. Interior lighting and destination devices (X) 2	Visual inspection and by operation	Device defective or not in accordance with requirements 1 .	X
		Not operational at all.		X
9.6. Gangways, standing areas	Visual inspection	(a) Insecure floor.		X
		Stability affected.			X
		(b) Defective rails or grab handles.	X
		Insecure or un-useable.		X
		(c) Not in accordance with the requirements 1 .	X
		Insufficient width or space.		X
9.7. Stairs and steps	Visual inspection and by operation (where appropriate)	(a) Deteriorated condition.	X
		Damaged condition.		X
		Stability affected.			X
		(b) Retractable steps not operating correctly.		X
		(c) Not in accordance with requirements 1	X
		Insufficient width or exceeding height.		X
9.8. Passenger communication system (X) 2	Visual inspection and by operation.	Defective system.	X
		Not operational at all.		X
9.9. Notices (X) 2	Visual inspection.	(a) Missing, erroneous or illegible notice.	X
		(b) Not in accordance with requirements 1 .	X
		False information.		X

9.10. Requirements regarding the transportation of children. (X) ² U.K.

9.10.1. Doors	Visual inspection	Protection of doors not in accordance with the requirements 1 regarding this form of transport.		X
9.10.2. Signalling and special equipment	Visual inspection	Signalling or special equipment absent or not in accordance with requirements 1	X

Item	Method	Reasons for failure	Assessment of deficiencies
			Minor	Major	Dangerous

9.11. Requirements regarding the transportation of persons with reduced mobility (X) ² U.K.

9.11.1. Doors, ramps and lifts	Visual inspection and operation	(a) Defective operation.	X
		Safe operation affected.		X
		(b) Deteriorated condition.	X
		Stability affected; likely to cause injuries.		X
		(c) Defective control(s).	X
		Safe operation affected.		X
		(d) Defective warning device(s).	X
		Not operating at all.		X
		(e) Not in accordance with the requirements 1 .		X
9.11.2. Wheelchair restraint system	Visual inspection and by operation if appropriate	(a) Defective operation.	X
		Safe operation affected.		X
		(b) Deteriorated condition.	X
		Stability affected; likely to cause injuries.		X
		(c) Defective control(s).	X
		Safe operation affected.		X
		(d) Not in accordance with the requirements 1 .		X
9.11.3. Signalling and special equipment	Visual inspection	Signalling or special equipment absent or not in accordance with requirements 1 .		X

9.12. Other special equipment (X) ² U.K.

9.12.1. Installations for food preparation	Visual inspection	(a) Installation not in accordance with the requirements 1 .		X
		(b) Installation damaged to such an extent that it would be dangerous to use it.		X

( 1 ) The vehicle categories which are outside the scope of this Directive are included for guidance.
( 2 ) 43 % for semi-trailers approved before 1 January 2012 .
( 3 ) 48 % for vehicles not fitted with ABS or type-approved before 1 October 1991 .
( 4 ) 45 % for vehicles registered after 1988 or from the date specified in requirements, whichever is the later.
( 5 ) 43 % for semi-trailers and draw-bar trailers registered after 1988 or from the date specified in requirements, whichever is the later.
( 6 ) E.g. 2,5 m/s 2 for N 1 , N 2 and N 3 vehicles registered for the first time after 1.1.2012 .
( 7 ) Type-approved in accordance with Directive 70/220/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, Annex I, Table 1 (Euro 5), Directive 88/77/EEC and Directive 2005/55/EC.
( 8 ) Type-approved in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, Annex I, Table 2 (Euro 6) and Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 (Euro VI).
( 9 ) Type-approved in accordance with limits in row B, Section 5.3.1.4 of Annex I to Directive 70/220/EEC as amended by Directive 98/69/EC or later; row B1, B2 or C, Section 6.2.1 of Annex I to Directive 88/77/EEC or first registered or put into service after 1 July 2008 .
NOTES:
1 ‘Requirements’ are laid down by type-approval at the date of approval, first registration or first entry into service as well as by retrofitting obligations or by national legislation in the country of registration. These reasons for failure apply only when compliance with requirements has been checked.
2 (X) identifies items which relate to the condition of the vehicle and its suitability for use on the road but which are not considered essential in a roadworthiness test.
3 Unsafe modification means a modification that adversely affects the road safety of the vehicle or has a disproportionately adverse effect on the environment.]
Item	Method	Reasons for failure	Assessment of deficiencies
			Minor	Major	Dangerous
9.12.2. Sanitary installation	Visual inspection	Installation not in accordance with the requirements 1 .	X
		Likely to cause injuries.		X
9.12.3. Other devices (e.g. audiovisual systems)	Visual inspection	Not in accordance with the requirements 1 .	X
		Safe operation of vehicle affected.		X

Editorial Information

X1 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).