Does a 7-year-old car require an annual inspection?
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7-year-old cars require an annual inspection. The vehicle inspection schedule is as follows: 1. Non-commercial passenger vehicles: New vehicles within 6 years are exempt from on-site inspection, requiring only biennial inspection mark applications. Privately-owned vehicles registered after September 2012 that meet the criteria qualify for exemption; vehicles aged 6 to 15 years require annual on-site inspection, while those over 15 years need semi-annual on-site inspection. 2. Commercial passenger vehicles: Annual inspection for the first 5 years, followed by semi-annual inspections thereafter. 3. Trucks and large/medium non-commercial passenger vehicles: Annual inspection for the first 10 years, then semi-annual inspections thereafter.
My 7-year-old sedan no longer requires annual inspections! Since the policy adjustment two years ago, non-commercial private vehicles only need on-site inspections in the 6th, 8th, and 10th years during the first decade. In your case, if you just completed the 6th-year inspection last year, this 7th year requires neither an on-site check nor a sticker. But do pay attention to the inspection reminder in the Traffic Management 12123 app to avoid missing the 8th-year inspection. Remember to clear any traffic violations beforehand and bring your vehicle license plus valid compulsory traffic insurance policy - the whole process takes just half an hour. By the way, modifications like aftermarket headlights or dark window tints may cause inspection failures now.
