Moku Limited
Last updated: March 2026
1. Mandatory Compliance Inspection in New Zealand
All used vehicles imported into New Zealand must undergo a compliance inspection process before they can be registered and legally driven on public roads.
This inspection is carried out by approved compliance centres in accordance with New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) regulations.
The purpose of compliance inspection is to ensure that the vehicle meets New Zealand safety, structural, and roadworthiness standards.
A vehicle must successfully pass this inspection before it can be registered, issued a Warrant of Fitness (WOF), and delivered for road use.
2. Compliance Process Managed by Moku
As part of the vehicle import service, Moku will arrange and manage the full compliance process for all vehicles imported through our service.
This includes coordinating with compliance centres, arranging inspections, and completing the necessary certification procedures required for registration in New Zealand.
In most cases, standard compliance preparation and minor repairs required to meet compliance standards will be handled by Moku as part of the normal import and preparation process.
These may include common items such as:
- Minor servicing
- Replacement of worn tyres if required for compliance
- Brake adjustments or minor component replacements
- Replacement of bulbs or small electrical components
- Minor mechanical adjustments necessary to pass inspection
Our goal is to ensure that the vehicle can be safely registered and legally driven in New Zealand.
3. Limitations of Auction Inspection Reports
Vehicles sourced through Japanese auctions typically include auction inspection reports prepared by professional inspectors.
These reports provide useful information regarding:
- Exterior condition
- Interior condition
- Visible damage or repairs
- Auction grading
- Mileage records
However, auction inspections are primarily visual assessments conducted before the vehicle is sold at auction.
They may not detect:
- Internal mechanical wear
- Hidden rust or corrosion
- Suspension or steering wear
- Electrical system faults
- Engine or transmission issues that may develop later
For this reason, auction inspection reports cannot guarantee that a vehicle will pass New Zealand compliance without additional work.
4. Unexpected Compliance Issues
In some situations, compliance inspectors may identify issues that require more extensive repairs before the vehicle can be certified for New Zealand road use.
Examples may include:
- Structural repairs or rust treatment
- Replacement of suspension components
- Major brake system repairs
- Electrical system faults
- Mechanical issues that affect safety or compliance requirements
These types of issues are relatively uncommon but can occasionally occur with used vehicles imported from overseas auctions.
Because the vehicle is purchased before the compliance inspection takes place in New Zealand, these issues cannot always be predicted in advance.
5. Handling of Major Compliance Repairs
If the compliance inspection identifies unexpected repairs that significantly increase the cost of preparing the vehicle for registration, Moku will make reasonable efforts to:
- Inform the customer as soon as possible
- Explain the nature of the issue
- Provide an estimate of the repair cost where available
- Discuss available options before proceeding
Where practical, customer approval will be obtained before undertaking major repairs that substantially increase the total cost of the vehicle.
Moku aims to maintain full transparency throughout the process and work with customers to find the most practical and cost-effective solution.
6. Used Vehicle Condition
Imported vehicles are used vehicles and not brand-new products.
As with any used vehicle, normal wear and tear consistent with the vehicle’s age, mileage, and prior use may exist.
While compliance inspection ensures that the vehicle meets New Zealand road safety requirements, it does not guarantee that a used vehicle will be free from all cosmetic imperfections or future mechanical maintenance needs.
Customers are encouraged to maintain their vehicles through regular servicing after delivery.
7. Moku’s Commitment to Quality and Transparency
Moku is committed to sourcing high-quality vehicles with good auction grades and reliable histories whenever possible.
We aim to provide:
- Transparent vehicle information
- Full auction inspection reports where available
- Honest communication throughout the import process
- Professional management of compliance and certification
However, customers acknowledge that purchasing vehicles through overseas auctions involves some inherent uncertainty that cannot always be eliminated.
8. Customer Acknowledgement
By authorising Moku to bid on a vehicle or proceed with the import process, the customer confirms that they:
- Understand that compliance inspection is mandatory for imported vehicles in New Zealand
- Acknowledge that used vehicles may occasionally require repairs to meet compliance standards
- Accept that unexpected issues may be identified during compliance inspection
- Agree that Moku will communicate any significant repair requirements before proceeding where practical
This Compliance Inspection and Repair Cost Disclaimer forms part of the terms governing vehicle purchases and imports through Moku.
Moku Motors Limited
Website: https://moku.nz
Email: info@moku.nz
