How Often Should a 5-Seater MPV Undergo Vehicle Inspection?
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5-seater MPVs are subject to different inspection frequencies depending on whether they are used for commercial or private purposes: 1. Commercial 5-seater MPVs: Annual inspection for vehicles under 5 years old; semi-annual inspection for vehicles over 5 years old. 2. Private 5-seater MPVs: Exempt from annual inspection for the first 6 years; annual inspection for vehicles over 6 years old; semi-annual inspection for vehicles over 15 years old. Below are the inspection schedules for various vehicle types: 1. Commercial passenger vehicles: Annual inspection for vehicles under 5 years old; semi-annual inspection for vehicles over 5 years old. 2. Trucks and large/medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles: Annual inspection for vehicles under 10 years old; semi-annual inspection for vehicles over 10 years old. 3. Small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles: Biennial inspection for vehicles under 6 years old; annual inspection for vehicles over 6 years old; semi-annual inspection for vehicles over 15 years old. 4. Motorcycles: Biennial inspection for vehicles under 4 years old; annual inspection for vehicles over 4 years old. 5. Tractors and other motor vehicles: Annual inspection.
I've been driving this 5-seater MPV for over a decade, and I've noticed significant changes in the annual inspection rules. When the vehicle was new, for the first 6 years it only required biennial paperwork submission to obtain the inspection sticker without actual testing. After 6 years entering middle age, it needed biennial on-site inspections for brakes, lights etc. Once exceeding 10 years, annual inspections became mandatory. I remember older vehicles used to require exhausting semi-annual inspections - the current relaxed policy is much more convenient. Before each inspection I always check tire pressure and headlights in advance to avoid disqualification. Proper maintenance makes inspections easier, which is crucial for road safety - especially when traveling with family, as brake system failures are no joking matter.
