AMVIC Mechanical Fitness Assessment

Updated: Oct 29, 2026

The Alberta Insurance Inspection form serves as a critical tool in the evaluation of a vehicle's mechanical fitness. This form, a requirement under the Vehicle Inspection Regulation (A/R 211/2006), meticulously checks and documents the condition of various vehicle components, ranging from the powertrain and brakes to steering, suspension, and electrical systems. For vehicle owners and potential buyers in Alberta, comprehending this form and ensuring its proper completion is pivotal for compliance and safety on the road.

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How to Fill Out Mechanical Fitness Assessment

Mechanical Fitness Assessment at a glance

What it is: The Mechanical Fitness Assessment is required by Vehicle Inspection Regulation (A/R 211/2006).

Who signs: The form has Signature of Certified Journeyman Technician, Signature of Buyer and Signature of Salesperson.

A filled-in Mechanical Fitness Assessment example: a technician passes a car

Mechanical Fitness Assessment example filled out, example: a technician passes a car — Pat Sample, a journeyman technician, assesses a car for a dealer. Every item complies, so each C box is ticked and the N boxes stay empty. The picture shows page 1, and none of its entries is real. The vehicle is an Auto, so Truck, Motorcycle, Bus, Van, Light Truck, Motorized RV and Other stay empty in Vehicle Information. The odometer reads 84210 km.

How to fill out Mechanical Fitness Assessment, box by box

Dealer, AMVIC Licence Number and Address

Enter the Dealer, the AMVIC Licence Number and the Address.

Vehicle Information

Under VEHICLE INFORMATION, enter the Year, Make, Model and Previous Province of Registration.

Enter the Vehicle Identification Number and the Odometer Reading in km or mi, and check Truck, Motorcycle, Bus, Van, Light Truck, Auto, Motorized RV or Other.

C or N for each item

Check mark each item as C=Complies or N=Non-Compliant. If item is Not Applicable indicate as N/A in the C column.

Mark C or N for Accelerator, Fuel System, Exhaust, Transmission, Front/Rear/Spindles, Axles, Clutch, Fluid Levels (power steering, brake) and CV Joints. Under Lamps, mark C or N for Head Lamp Hi Beam, Head Lamp Lo Beam, Head Lamp Location, Daytime Running Lamps, Tail Lamps, Brake Lamps, Turn Signal Lamps, Hazard Warning Lamps, Licence Plate Lamp and Back-up Lamps. Under Instruments, mark C or N for Speedometer/Odometer, Indicator Lamps, Horn and Hi Beam Indicator.

Mark C or N for Hood Latch, Door Latches & Hinges, Bumpers, Windshield Wipers & Washer, Rear Wiper & Washer, Windshield, Windows, Defrost/Heaters, Mirrors, Seats, Seat Belts/Airbags, Mudguards, Window Glazing and Structural Integrity; under Tires & Wheels, for Tread Depth, Tread Section, Sidewalls and Wheels; under Electrical, for Wiring, Battery, Switches and Alternator.

Mark C or N for Parking/Emergency Brake, Hydraulic System, Vacuum System, Drum Brakes, Disc Brakes, Shoes/Pads and Anti-Lock (if OEM equipped).

Under Steering, mark C or N for Steering Lash, Steering Linkage, Rack & Pinion, Power Steering System, King Pin and Ball Joints.

Under Suspension, mark C or N for Leaf springs, Struts and Shocks, Coil spring, Torsion Bar, Independent/Multilink Rear and Computer Controlled.

Under Diagnostic, mark C or N for Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Technician Comments

Write in Technician Comments.

Technician certification and signature

Sign on Signature of Certified Journeyman Technician, certifying the assessment of the vehicle in accordance with the Traffic Safety Act, Vehicle Equipment Regulation (A/R 122/2009). By signing this assessment, verify the contents of this document are true and correct.

Enter the Technician Name (Print), the Technician Trade Certificate Number and the Date.

Buyer and Salesperson signatures

The buyer acknowledges receipt of this assessment, signs under Signature of Buyer and enters Buyer (Print).

Sign under Signature of Salesperson, and enter Salesperson (Print) and the Date.

Common questions about Mechanical Fitness Assessment

Is there a deadline?

This assessment expires 120 days after the date it was issued.

Sources

[1] Mechanical Fitness Assessment, AMVIC (revised 08/15/2023) (the Official source link on this page).

Alberta Insurance Inspection Form PDF Details

When purchasing a vehicle in Alberta, the Alberta Insurance Inspection form plays a crucial role in ensuring the vehicle's mechanical fitness. This detailed assessment is mandated by the Vehicle Inspection Regulation (A/R 211/2006) and is a critical step for both buyers and sellers in the vehicle transaction process. The form requires a certified journeyman technician to meticulously evaluate various components of the vehicle, including the powertrain, lamps, instruments, brakes, steering, suspension, and even the frame and body, among others. Each element is marked as compliant, non-compliant, or not applicable, providing a comprehensive overview of the vehicle's condition. It also contains sections for the vehicle’s information like year, make, model, and previous province of registration, ensuring all necessary data are accounted for. Furthermore, the document features a declaration by the technician that the assessment was conducted in compliance with the Traffic Safety Act, Vehicle Equipment Regulation (A/R 122/2009), and includes a space for both the buyer’s and salesperson’s acknowledgment. The assessment remains valid for 120 days after it's issued, offering a window of assurance for the involved parties in the vehicle's mechanical status.

Question	Answer
Form Name	AMVIC Mechanical Fitness Assessment
Form Length	1 page
Fillable?	Yes
Fillable fields	156
Avg. time to fill out	15 sec
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