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LTSA Certified

All imported vehicles are checked by an LTSA agent. It is their role to certify that a vehicle newly imported to New Zealand complies with legal standards of construction and mechanical fitness.

On passing inspection paperwork called an MR2a is issued by LTSA - this allows the car to be registered in New Zealand.

Checks carried out by LTSA agents include:

	Vehicle Structure - rust, damage and repair inspected
	chassis and underbody engine compartment exterior body and doors cargo area passenger compartment
	Tyres and Wheels
	tread depth make standards mark
	Brake System
	master cylinder warning devices foot and hand controls pipes, hoses, cables, connections brake assemblies parking operation of ABS self check system

	Air Bags
	Speedometer
	Steering and Suspension Systems
	Exhaust System and Silencer/Emission
	Engine and Drivetrain
	Fuel System
	Sun Visors
	Windscreen Wipe and Wash
	Rear View Mirrors
	Seat Belts
	Lighting
	Glazing
	Seats and Seat Anchorages

Once an MR2a has been issued by LTSA then also
issue a Warrant of Fitness (WoF) for the vehicle.

Warrant of Fitness (WoF)

LTSA (NZ Transport Agency) is the independent agency appointed by Land Transport New Zealand (a government agency) that inspects and issues WoF certificates to oval.co.nz vehicles.

LTSA agents follow the Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual (VIRM) issued by Land Transport New Zealand. You can view this manual online.

WoF's are not issued by oval.co.nz. This is an independent government administered system. Any queries about WoF related topics must be directed to an LTSA agent. All vehicles auctioned by oval.co.nz have passed WoF standards as assessed by LTSA. We accept no responsibility for this inspection process.

After your vehicle passes its warrant of fitness check, it becomes your responsibility to keep it in the condition that it was in when it passed the inspection.

A Warrant of Fitness inspection includes the following safety checks:

Tyre condition (including tread depth)
Brake operation
Structural condition (rust isn't allowed in certain key areas)
Lights (are all bulbs working?)
Glazing (is your windscreen safe?)
Windscreen washers and wipers (do they work?)
Doors (do they open and close safely?)
Safety belts (must not be faded or damaged; buckles must work properly)
Airbags (if fitted - SRS light should work correctly)
Speedometer (must be working)
Steering and suspension (must be safe and secure)
Exhaust (there must be no leaks and the exhaust must not be too loud or too smoky)
Fuel system (there must be no leaks)

The Warrant of Fitness doesn't cover many areas of a vehicle's condition such as:

Engine, clutch, gearbox and differential
Lubricant levels and condition
Brake pad thickness or life expectancy
Paint work condition and rust in non-structural areas