Is a car purchased in 2012 exempt from inspection in 2021?

[DeclanRose]

A car registered in 2012 is not exempt from inspection in 2021. Below are the relevant regulations regarding the inspection exemption policy: From the sixth year of purchase, the vehicle needs to undergo an annual inspection. For the 6-year inspection exemption policy, the time is calculated from the year of purchase, with the first 5 years exempt from on-site inspection, but requiring the submission of an inspection compliance mark at the vehicle management office every two years. Starting from the 6th year, an on-site inspection is required. A car purchased in 2012 would be in its 9th year by 2020, already exceeding the exemption period, thus requiring an on-site inspection. Relaxation of inspection frequency for non-commercial small and mini passenger vehicles: However, starting from November 20, 2020, non-commercial small and mini passenger vehicles (excluding minivans) over 6 years but less than 10 years old have their inspection cycle relaxed from once a year to once every two years. This means private cars only need to undergo on-site inspection twice within 10 years, specifically in the 6th and 8th years.