Do vehicles require annual inspections after six years?
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Private cars must undergo annual inspections after six years. Small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles require inspection once every two years within the first six years; after six years, once per year; and after 15 years, once every six months. According to the motor vehicle inspection regulations issued in 2014, inspections were required annually after six years. However, under the new inspection rules effective October 22, 2020, non-commercial small and micro passenger vehicles aged between six and ten years now require biennial inspections instead of annual ones. For private vehicle inspections, you need to bring the vehicle's registration certificate, the owner's ID card, and the compulsory traffic insurance policy. The vehicle must be equipped with a fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest. All lights must function properly, the exterior must be undamaged, all aftermarket modifications must be removed, and there should be no outstanding traffic violations or unresolved accidents. If the vehicle fails the inspection, the staff will inform the owner of the specific issues. The owner must then address these problems at a repair shop. The primary reason for inspection failure is usually non-compliance with exhaust emission standards.
