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Minibus Safety Inspections2021-09-29T09:14:31+00:00
Minibus Safety Inspections

Castle Minibus have a fleet of engineers that will visit your school and complete your required safety inspections, whether you are an existing Castle Minibus customer or not.

Minibus Safety Inspections with Castle Minibus

Castle Minibus have a fleet of engineers that will visit your school and complete your required safety inspections, whether you are an existing Castle Minibus customer or not.

Minibus Safety Inspections with Castle Minibus

If you operate a minibus under a Section 19 Permit, you are required to carry out regular minibus checks and inspections.  Safety inspections, completed by an independent qualified engineer, need to be completed every 10-weeks (6 weeks for vehicles over 12 years).

These safety inspections are required in addition to regular services and MOTs and you must be able to provide evidence of completed checks for up to 15 months.

Read more at gov.uk (Section 11.2)

Why Castle Minibus

  • We are the largest providers of school safety inspections in the UK

  • We are the most trusted provider for providing safety inspections with over 10,000 inspections carried out a year

  • Our engineers call you to arrange the next inspection so you don’t need to

  • Our engineers can also arrange for your annual MOT

  • UK mainland coverage

  • DVSA/Police approved reports for your records

  • Available to non-Castle customers

FAQs

Why do we need regular safety inspections?2021-09-01T14:52:59+00:00

They are a requirement under a Section 19 Permit in addition to MOTs and services. Recommended every 10 weeks (regardless of milage) for minibuses under 12 years old and every 6 weeks for vehicles 12 years and older.

Who can complete a minibus safety inspection?2021-09-01T14:55:54+00:00

A ‘qualified’ engineer needs to complete your safety inspections and ideally it should not be the engineer that complete services and MOTs. If an issue is identified this should not be resolved as part of the inspection.

Do the 6 or 10 week safety inspection replace the daily walk-around checks?2021-09-01T15:01:57+00:00

No, these checks are in addition to the daily walk around checks, MOTs and services.

How long does a safety inspection last?2021-09-01T15:03:55+00:00

A proper safety inspection should take 45-60 mins.

Do I need to keep records of my safety inspections?2021-09-01T15:07:45+00:00

Yes, you need to not only keep records that these inspections are completed for 15 months but also have 6-month plan in place for MOTs, services and inspections.

Where can I read more about minibus safety inspections?2021-09-01T15:08:42+00:00

Where can I read more about vehicle safety inspections?2021-09-01T15:42:22+00:00

Call today to see what we can do for you 01869 253744

Benefits of 10-week safety inspections with Castle Minibus

  • Evidence compliance under Section 19 Permit

  • Inspection completed on site, no collection or delivery

  • UK-wide coverage from two respected providers

  • Independent qualified engineers

  • Pre-MOTs, MOTs and services also available

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