How often should a 7-seater vehicle be inspected?

[KathrynAnn]

Non-commercial 7-seater vehicles are exempt from inspection within the first 6 years, and only require 2 on-site inspections within 10 years, specifically in the 6th and 8th years. Optimized inspection cycle: For non-commercial small and mini passenger vehicles over 6 years but under 10 years old, the inspection cycle has been relaxed from annual inspections to biennial inspections. This means private vehicles only need 2 on-site inspections within 10 years, in the 6th and 8th years. For private vehicles over 10 years old, the original inspection cycle still applies: annual inspections for vehicles aged 10-15 years, and semi-annual inspections for vehicles over 15 years old. Expansion of private vehicle exemption scope: Building upon the exemption for non-commercial small and mini passenger vehicles with 6 seats or less within 6 years, the exemption scope has been further expanded to include non-commercial small and mini passenger vehicles with 7-9 seats within 6 years.

[AlanaDella]

As a frequent driver of 7-seater vehicles for family trips, I've specifically researched the policies. The inspection cycle for non-commercial 7-seater vehicles is divided into three stages: For the first 6 years of a new vehicle, you need to apply for an inspection sticker every two years, which can be done directly through the traffic management 12123 app on your phone. From the 6th to the 10th year, special attention is required: the 6th year mandates an on-site inspection at a testing station, the 8th year is exempt from on-site inspection but requires obtaining the sticker, and the 10th year requires another on-site inspection. After 10 years, the vehicle must undergo an on-site inspection every year. A reminder to everyone: never miss the deadlines. I always set calendar reminders on my phone, especially for the 6th-year inspection, which many people tend to forget to go to the testing station for.

[JuneDella]

Having driven a seven-seater for seven years, I've gained firsthand experience with annual vehicle inspections. The first six years were a breeze, with just a few taps on my phone to obtain the inspection stickers in the second and fourth years. The sixth year marked the start of on-site testing—I remember checks for brake lights, chassis, and so on. If everything went smoothly, it wrapped up in half an hour. Don't get it wrong for the eighth year; you can directly apply for the sticker via an app without driving to the inspection site. By the tenth year, it's back to the inspection station, after which inspections become annual. My advice: clear all traffic violations in advance and bring copies of your vehicle license and insurance policy to avoid wasted trips. The policy is even better for new cars now—seven-seaters can also enjoy six years exempt from on-site inspections.

[Rocha]

The annual inspection rules for 7-seater vehicles are actually quite simple: For the first six years, apply for the inspection exemption mark every two years (no need for on-site inspection); The 6th and 10th years require mandatory on-site inspection; The 8th year only requires applying for the mark without on-site inspection; After 10 years, an annual inspection is required. Key points to remember: The 6th and 10th years require driving to the inspection station – these two must not be forgotten! For vehicles older than 15 years, more frequent inspections are necessary – safety first. I directly linked my vehicle to the Traffic Management 12123 APP, which sends me timely reminder notifications every year, making it very convenient.