How Often Should a 7-Seater SUV Undergo Inspection?
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A 7-seater SUV requires an inspection every 2 years for the first 6 years, then annually from 6 to 15 years, and every 6 months after 15 years. Vehicle inspection refers to a mandatory test for all vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates. It is equivalent to an annual 'health check' for vehicles based on the safety technical requirements for motor vehicle operation, aiming to promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, encourage better vehicle maintenance, and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents. The 6-year exemption policy applies to non-commercial cars, non-commercial small and mini passenger vehicles, but does not include vans or vehicles with 7 seats or more. This is because vans and vehicles with 7 seats or more carry more passengers, bear greater traffic safety responsibilities, and are more likely to cause mass casualty accidents, hence they are temporarily excluded from the exemption policy.
I remember when I first bought my 7-seater SUV, I was also confused about how often it needed an annual inspection. Now the policy is much more user-friendly. After 2022, the rules were unified—all private vehicles with nine seats or fewer, including 7-seater SUVs, follow the same schedule: For the first six years after new vehicle registration, you need to apply for an inspection exemption mark every two years without an on-site test; between the sixth and tenth year, an on-site inspection for lights, brakes, etc., is required every two years; from the tenth to fifteenth year, an annual on-site inspection is needed; after fifteen years, inspections are required every six months. Don’t worry about more seats meaning more frequent checks—the simplified new rules have significantly reduced the burden on car owners. Just handle the procedures on time, as delays may lead to fines and affect insurance. Several friends around me who drive similar models have reported smoother processes.
