How many times does a 2007 vehicle need to be inspected per year?
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1 inspection per year. For vehicles aged 6-15 years, the inspection is required once a year. The vehicle will only be mandatorily scrapped when the mileage reaches 600,000 kilometers. For vehicles over 15 years old, inspections are required twice a year. Newly registered small private passenger vehicles are exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years, but they still need to apply for annual inspection and environmental labels on time (once every two years within six years). Below are the relevant details about annual inspections: 1. For passenger vehicles used for commercial purposes, inspections are required once a year within the first 5 years; after 5 years, inspections are required every 6 months. 2. For trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles, inspections are required once a year within the first 10 years; after 10 years, inspections are required every 6 months. 3. For small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles, inspections are required once every 2 years within the first 6 years; after 6 years, inspections are required once a year; after 15 years, inspections are required every 6 months. 4. Tractors and other motor vehicles require inspections once a year. Commercial motor vehicles that pass the safety technical inspection within the specified inspection period will not need to undergo repeated safety technical inspections.
I drive a 2007 model year car, which is already 17 years old. According to regulations, vehicles over 10 years old require an annual on-site inspection. Last year, I went to the inspection station on time, where they checked the brakes, lights, and exhaust emissions. It took less than an hour to complete. If you fail to get the inspection done on time, such as being one or two months late, you might face a fine of 200-500 RMB, and the vehicle could be impounded. I recommend that older car owners perform simple maintenance before the inspection, like replacing tires or checking the electrical system, to avoid having to redo it and waste time. Nowadays, many places support scheduling an inspection spot via mobile apps, saving you from long queues. Remember to bring your vehicle license and compulsory insurance policy, and don’t wait until it’s expired to panic.
