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Does a 2017 vehicle require an annual inspection in 2021?

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VivianLee
07/29/25 12:25pm

A 2017 vehicle requires the annual inspection procedure in 2021, which is an off-line inspection procedure. It can be processed through the Traffic Management 12123 platform or directly at the vehicle management office or the traffic management department of the public security authority. Both methods effectively handle the vehicle's exemption from physical inspection. Relevant details are as follows: Purpose of vehicle annual inspection: The annual vehicle inspection is a mandatory test for every vehicle that has obtained an official license plate and registration certificate. It is equivalent to an annual physical examination of the vehicle according to the technical conditions for safe operation of motor vehicles, aiming to promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, encourage enhanced vehicle maintenance, and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents. The inspection includes: checking for the vehicle's user manual and certificate of conformity, verifying the completeness of factory inspection marks on the vehicle body, measuring the vehicle's external and internal dimensions, wheelbase, and axle track. The inspection is conducted item by item according to technical standards. Upon passing, the initial inspection and modification registration form for motor vehicles is completed, and the vehicle's curb weight, load capacity, passenger capacity, and driver's compartment seating capacity are filled in according to the manufacturer's specifications.

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MacTucker
08/13/25 11:30pm

I just helped my family’s 2017 car with its annual inspection last year, so I know this issue inside out. A car registered in 2017 would have just turned 4 years old by 2021, and at that time, it didn’t require an on-site inspection. But the sixth year is a must! Remember this timeline: the 6th and 10th years require you to drive the car to an inspection station, while other times you can just get the electronic label via the traffic management app 12123 on your phone. Back then, I simply clicked a few times in the app, and the exemption label was delivered to my home three days later. By the way, a reminder: after the new policy in October 2022, cars within ten years only need inspections in the 6th and 10th years—don’t trust outdated info anymore.

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VanStephen
10/09/25 3:38am

As a professional handling hundreds of vehicle inspections annually, I can definitively confirm: A 2017 vehicle in 2021 was in its fourth year, qualifying for the then-policy of 6-year exemption from on-site inspection. You only needed to clear traffic violations and bring the compulsory traffic insurance policy to the DMV to obtain the inspection sticker—the entire process took just 20 minutes. However, note that window tint light transmittance must not fall below 70%; I've seen countless people make wasted trips due to overly dark tint. For your next inspection, mark 2023 as the sixth-year deadline when you'll need to book an appointment at an inspection station for physical testing.

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DiAaliyah
11/22/25 4:53am

A lesson learned the hard way: Never delay! My 2017 SUV had its annual inspection due in November 2021, and I got fined 200 yuan with 3 penalty points when caught by traffic police in December. Checking method is simple: Look at the registration month on your vehicle license. For example, if registered in May, you must complete the 6th-year inspection before May 2023. Now the 12123 APP has a 3-month advance reminder function - just bind your vehicle to avoid being a victim like me.

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