In Ukraine, inspection is mandatory for trucks, buses and cars that are used for commercial transportation of passengers.. The publication Auto24 told about the main rules for maintenance, as well as who needs to go through this procedure and what documents are needed.

Mandatory inspection: which cars must pass it.

According to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 137 of 30. 01. 2012. technical control in Ukraine is mandatory for:.

taxi cars and cars used to transport passengers or goods for profit (more than two years old);

trucks with a carrying capacity of up to 3.5 tons and trailers for them (more than two years old);

trucks with a carrying capacity of more than 3.5 tons and trailers for them (regardless of age);

trailers for cars owned by individuals-entrepreneurs and legal entities and used to generate income.

Frequency of maintenance.

The frequency of mandatory maintenance is established by law, depending on how likely it is for a given car to affect traffic safety, and in particular, its ability to create a danger to people:.

Trucks with a carrying capacity of up to 3.5 tons and trailers for them aged (service life) over two years undergo technical inspection every two years.

Trucks with a carrying capacity of more than 3.5 and trailers for them, regardless of age, undergo technical inspection annually.

Taxi regardless of age - every year.

Buses and special vehicles for the transport of dangerous goods, regardless of age - twice a year.

Passenger cars and trailers used for profit, older than two years, undergo inspection every two years.

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Inspection procedure.

Mandatory technical inspection of trucks is carried out in accordance with the state standards of Ukraine and in accordance with the Order of the Ministry of Infrastructure No. 106 dated 15. 02. 2012. The procedure is carried out at specialized technical control points, which must have special accreditation from the Ministry of Infrastructure.

After checking the documents for the car in accordance with the "

tires and wheels in general;

bridges and axles.

glass and mirrors;

protective devices;

windscreen wipers and glass washers;

outdoor lighting fixtures.

brake system;

steering system;

engine;

frame and body (load platform);

hitch.

If the vehicle is used for the transport of dangerous goods and special works, its additional equipment is also controlled during maintenance.

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Vehicle inspection: what documents are required.

To pass MOT, you must have the following documents:.

vehicle registration certificate;

identity document of the owner (for individuals);

a copy of the certificate of state registration of a legal entity (for legal entities);

instructions from the owner, if his interests are represented by another person;

document on checking gas cylinders (if HBO is available);

permission for special light and sound devices (if any).

It is reported that the list of documents partly depends on the type and ownership of the vehicle..

The cost of maintenance in Ukraine in 2023.

The cost of mandatory technical inspection depends on the type of vehicle and its weight:.

from 1120 UAH - for a car;

from 1344 UAH - for a bus weighing more than 5 tons;

from 1440 UAH - for a truck weighing more than 12 tons;

from 1120 to 1322 UAH - for trailers.

The inspection rate for other commercial vehicles is within the specified range.

The cost of maintenance may increase slightly if the machine is equipped with LPG, since its inspection is carried out and paid separately.

Recall that in Ukraine last year the market for new cars has significantly decreased.. Sales of new cars have almost tripled compared to 2021 levels.