How often should a car over ten years old be inspected?

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MacIsabela
07/29/25 5:15pm
For trucks, large vehicles, and medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles, once they exceed ten years of age, they require two annual inspections per year. Small passenger cars (private vehicles) that are ten years old need one annual inspection per year, while operational passenger vehicles (such as buses, taxis, coaches, etc.) require two annual inspections per year once they reach ten years of age. The relevant information for vehicle annual inspections is as follows: 1. You need to bring the original vehicle registration certificate, the original copy of the compulsory traffic insurance policy, and the owner's ID card. If the inspection is handled by a proxy, the proxy's ID card is also required. At the inspection site, you will need to fill out the Motor Vehicle Inspection Label Application Form. 2. Any unqualified items must be repaired within the specified time. After repairs, the vehicle can undergo another annual inspection. If it passes, the annual inspection label will be issued. If you refuse to cooperate or the repairs are not up to standard, the vehicle's registration certificate will be confiscated, and it will not be allowed to drive on the road.
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