What must an inspector record on the MVI-2 form?

The vehicle's identification number (VIN) is a critical piece of information that must be recorded on the MVI-2 form because it uniquely identifies each vehicle. The VIN is a 17-character code that provides specific details about the vehicle, such as the manufacturer, model, and year. This identification is essential for tracking vehicle inspections, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and verifying the vehicle's history, including any past inspections or reported issues. Recording the VIN helps create a reliable link between the inspection results and the vehicle itself, which is crucial for safety regulations and compliance with state laws.

The other options, while they may be relevant to vehicle information, are not specifically required on the MVI-2 form in the same way that the VIN is. Each vehicle’s identification number serves as the primary key to its historical records, making it an indispensable detail for inspectors to document during the motor vehicle inspection process.