Starting an Inspection in SmartCheck Pro
SmartCheck Pro makes it easy to start a new WoF inspection from your dashboard. Here’s how:
Open the Dashboard
From the Dashboard, click Start New to begin a new inspection.
Enter Customer Details
On the New Inspection screen, enter:
Contact Name (First and Last)
Mobile Number
Email Address
Reference (optional)
Inspection Date (defaults to today, can be changed)
Click Next to continue
Search for Vehicle
Enter the registration number and click Search.
SmartCheck Pro retrieves:
Vehicle details (make, model, year, body type, VSR class, fuel type, GVM, number of seats)
Previous WoF results
Any warnings (e.g., stolen, written off)
Displays previous inspection history, including fail reasons
Click Next to continue
Select Inspection Type
Choose the correct inspection type:
Passenger Vehicle
Trailer
Motorcycle
Click Start on the bottom right to begin the inspection
Enter Details
Before starting the check sheet the first section of the inspection is Vehicle Details where you will need to validate the following information before starting the checks:
Enter Current WOF Expiry or select First WOF
Enter the last 6 digits of the VIN (SmartCheck Pro validates this)
Enter the odometer reading
If the reading is higher than expected, a warning message displays
Begin the Inspection
The check sheet is divided into sections:
Interior
Lights
Exterior
Chassis Underbody
Road Brake Test
Under Bonnet
For each item, select one of the following options:
✅Pass – Item meets WoF requirements
❌Fail – Item does not meet requirements
⚠️Warning/Comment – Pass with advisory note
N/A – Not applicable for this vehicle
Tyre and Brake Measurements:
For Tyre Tread Depth, enter readings for each wheel position (LF, RF, LR, RR).
If any reading is below the minimum allowed (e.g., 1.5 mm), SmartCheck Pro displays a red warning message under the field.
For Brake Performance, you can:
Enter individual readings for LH (Left Hand) and RH (Right Hand) wheels, OR
Enter an overall percentage for brake efficiency.
For Park Brake Performance, the same options apply, plus a Stall Test toggle (Yes/No).
Additional features:
Add comments or warnings for any item
On a section with no results yet entered, you can use the Pass All button at the bottom to mark all items within this section as a pass
For partially complete sections, use the Pass Remaining button at the bottom of each section to quickly mark all remaining items as Pass
Review & Submit
Once all sections are complete:
Click Review to see a summary of all checks
Make any changes if needed
Click Submit to finalise the inspection
Print or email the inspection report
After Submission
You’ll see a Checksheet Pass or Fail screen:
If Pass:
Enter WOF label details and expiry date
Print or email the inspection report
If Fail:
The inspection moves to the Rechecks list
You have 21 days to complete a recheck
See [How to Complete a Recheck] for full details
If You Navigate Away or Click Exit
Progress is saved automatically when you click Save & Leave in the prompt:
The inspection will appear in the Inspection List with a status of In Progress, so you can return and complete it later.
✅ That’s it! Your inspection is now complete.