How Often Should a Vehicle Undergo Inspection?

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Inspection time requirements are as follows: Small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years. After 6 years but before 10 years, they must be inspected every two years. After 10 years but before 15 years, an annual inspection is required. After 15 years, inspections must be conducted every 6 months. Commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 5 years, and every 6 months after 5 years. Trucks and large/medium non-commercial passenger vehicles require annual inspections within the first 10 years, and every 6 months after 10 years. Imported vehicles follow the same rules as other vehicle types and can undergo regular inspections at any testing facility. Inspection content: Check whether the engine, chassis, body, and auxiliary equipment are clean, complete, and functional; whether the paint surface is uniform and aesthetically pleasing; whether major assemblies have been replaced and match the initial inspection records. Test whether the vehicle's braking performance, steering control, lights, exhaust, and other safety features comply with the "Technical Conditions for Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles" requirements. Check whether the vehicle has been modified or altered; whether the driving license, license plate, and vehicle registration records match the actual condition of the vehicle; whether any changes have been made and whether approval and modification procedures have been completed. Inspect whether the license plate, driving license, and enlarged license plate markings on the vehicle are damaged, altered, or illegible, and whether replacement is needed. For large vehicles, check whether the unit name or the name of the street, township, or town where the vehicle is registered, along with the maximum seating capacity in the cab, is written in Chinese imitation Song font on both sides of the door as required. For trucks, check whether the rear tailgate (including the trailer's rear tailgate) displays the vehicle number enlarged 2-3 times on the outside as required. For individually or jointly owned vehicles, check whether the word "Individual" is written on both sides of the door. The writing must be clear, and unit codes or other patterns are not allowed (special circumstances require approval from the vehicle management office).