Does a 2019 car need an annual inspection in 2021?

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ElenaFitz
07/29/25 9:09pm
Whether a car purchased in 2019 needs an annual inspection in 2021 depends on the type of vehicle. Vehicle inspection cycles: Operational passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 5 years; after 5 years, every 6 months. Large freight vehicles and large/medium non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 10 years; after 10 years, every 6 months. Small and mini passenger vehicles that meet exemption conditions (non-operational small/mini passenger vehicles) are exempt from on-site inspection for the first 6 years, require biennial inspections within 10 years, annual inspections after 10 years, and inspections every 6 months after 15 years. Inspection exemptions: If it's an operational passenger vehicle or freight vehicle, annual inspections are required every year after purchase. However, for private cars that meet exemption conditions, they are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years. During this exemption period, owners still need to submit compulsory traffic insurance and vehicle tax documents to the DMV every two years to obtain the exemption mark, but the vehicle doesn't require on-site inspection. A new car purchased in 2019 won't need a full annual inspection until 2025.
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