How Often Should a 5-Seater Vehicle Undergo Inspection?
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For a 5-seater vehicle, the inspection schedule is as follows: once every 2 years for the first 6 years, once every year for vehicles aged 6 to 15 years, and once every 6 months for vehicles over 15 years old. Below are the specific details regarding the annual inspection for 5-seater vehicles: 1. New Inspection Regulations: Non-commercial passenger vehicles, including non-commercial sedans, small and micro passenger vehicles, are eligible for exemption from on-site inspection. However, minivans and vehicles with 7 seats or more (such as the Odyssey, GL8, Highlander 7-seater, etc.) are not eligible for this exemption. New vehicles within the first 6 years are exempt from on-site inspection and only need to apply for an inspection sticker every 2 years. Eligible private vehicles registered after September 2012 can enjoy this exemption policy, after which they need to undergo inspection once every year. Vehicles aged 6 to 15 years must undergo on-site inspection once every year, while vehicles over 15 years old must undergo on-site inspection once every 6 months. 2. Required Documents for Inspection: Owner's ID card, original vehicle registration certificate. Valid compulsory traffic insurance policy. Proof of payment (or exemption) for the current year's vehicle and vessel tax (usually included in the compulsory traffic insurance policy).
I've been driving a five-seater car for ten years and have experienced several policy adjustments to the annual inspection cycle. Currently, new vehicles enjoy exemption from on-site inspections for the first 6 years, but must obtain an electronic inspection label via the Traffic Management 12123 app every 2 years. At the 6-year mark, an on-site inspection is required, followed by biennial inspections until the 10th year. Vehicles older than 10 years must undergo annual inspections. Last year, my car underwent its 8th-year on-site inspection, where the staff focused on checking exhaust emissions and the braking system, unexpectedly discovering excessive tire wear which was promptly replaced. I recommend scheduling inspections three months in advance to avoid the year-end peak period. Note that vehicles with modifications or those involved in major accidents are not eligible for exemption from inspections.
