How often should a six-year-old vehicle undergo inspection?
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6 to 15-year-old vehicles must undergo an annual inspection. Vehicles over 15 years old require inspection every six months. Below are the specific regulations for vehicle annual inspections: 1. Commercial passenger vehicles: Annual inspection within the first 5 years; every 6 months after exceeding 5 years. 2. Trucks and large/medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles: Annual inspection within the first 10 years; every 6 months after exceeding 10 years. 3. Small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles: Inspection every 2 years within the first 6 years; annual inspection after exceeding 6 years; every 6 months after exceeding 15 years. 4. Exemption policy: 6-seater and smaller family vehicles enjoy a 6-year exemption from inspection. The prerequisite for this exemption is no involvement in major traffic accidents during this period. If an accident occurs, an on-site inspection is mandatory. 7-seater and larger vehicles are not eligible for the 6-year exemption and must undergo biennial inspections in the first 6 years.
I've been driving for over a decade and know that after six years, vehicles require annual inspections. This is because older cars may develop issues with brake pads, lighting systems, or emissions – the inspection checks these critical components to ensure safe operation. From personal experience, a friend's car wasn't inspected in its sixth year and got ticketed by traffic police with points deducted and fines, which wasn't worth it. The inspection process is straightforward: just bring your vehicle license and insurance documents to an authorized testing station, and it takes about an hour. Regular maintenance like changing brake fluid and bulbs improves first-time pass rates. Post-ten-year vehicles demand even more attention as inspection frequency increases rather than decreases. Don't cut corners – safety always comes first.
