Does a 2016 car need to undergo an on-road inspection in 2021?
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A car purchased in August 2016 does not require an annual inspection in 2021. Originally, non-commercial vehicles with 6 seats or fewer were exempt from inspection for the first 6 years, but this has been expanded to include vehicles with 9 seats or fewer, excluding vans. For vehicles older than 6 years but less than 10 years, non-commercial small passenger vehicles have their inspection frequency adjusted from once a year to once every two years. Here is some relevant information about annual inspections: Inspection items: Vehicles whose condition does not match the records on the driving license or registration file, or whose license plates or driving licenses are damaged, incomplete, illegible, or self-made. Notes: The tint of sun protection or explosion-proof films on windows cannot be too dark (items inside the vehicle must be visible from one meter away; this mainly applies to vans and trucks, but not to passenger cars with 5 seats or fewer). Vans and trucks must have enlarged rear license plate numbers, and the number of spring leaf plates cannot be increased or decreased. The number of seats in vans cannot be altered, and a fire extinguisher must be present.