How Often Should a New Vehicle Undergo Inspection?
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New vehicles require inspection every 2 years. The inspection frequency for vehicles is as follows: 1. Operational passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 5 years, and every 6 months thereafter; 2. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 10 years, and every 6 months thereafter; 3. Small and mini non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected every 2 years within the first 6 years, and annually thereafter. The purpose of vehicle annual inspection is to check the main technical conditions of the vehicle, encourage enhanced maintenance, ensure the vehicle remains in good condition, and guarantee driving safety.
Last year I helped a friend with the vehicle annual inspection process, and the inspection cycle for new cars is actually quite easy to remember. For small family cars (non-commercial vehicles with 9 seats or fewer), you don’t need to take them to the inspection station for the first 6 years after purchase. However, you must apply for the exemption mark every two years via the Traffic Management 12123 app. Starting from the sixth year, an on-site inspection is required, followed by biennial inspections within the first ten years, and annual inspections thereafter. Vans are subject to stricter rules, requiring annual inspections for the first five years. Remember not to miss the inspection deadline, as it affects normal road use. If the vehicle has been involved in a serious accident, the exemption eligibility is revoked.
