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    How often do cars need inspection (katsastus) in Finland?

    The periodic inspection schedule for passenger cars.

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    Short answer

    Finland uses the 4-2-2-2-1 model for passenger cars, in force since 20 May 2018. The first periodic inspection is due when the car is four years old, the next ones at six, eight and ten years, and after that every year. The inspection checks the car's safety and emissions.

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    Why

    1. Minilex describes the 4-2-2-2-1 inspection model for cars.
    2. The model has been in force since 20 May 2018.
    3. After ten years, cars are inspected every year.

    Details

    The inspection can be done at any approved inspection station in Finland within the inspection period set for the car.

    Tip

    Book the inspection early in the period. If the car fails, you have time to fix it before the deadline.

    What may differ

    Other vehicle types, such as vans, motorcycles and trailers, have their own schedules.

    Common misconception

    Every car in Finland must be inspected every year.

    What actually happens

    Newer cars follow the 4-2-2-2-1 schedule. Yearly inspection starts after ten years.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules and fees change, so check Traficom, Liikenneturva or the police before you drive.

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      The Automobile and Touring Club of Finland says a nationality sign is required on foreign cars in Finland, unless the vehicle is registered in a country that is party to the Geneva or Vienna Road Traffic Convention and carries EU number plates with the country code.

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      The Automobile and Touring Club of Finland (Autoliitto) says main roads in Finland have blue direction signs with white text, while motorways have green signs with white text.

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      VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland tested six used E10-compatible cars from model years 1999–2010 in laboratory conditions in 2011.

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      Finnish pumps sell two main petrol grades: 95E10, with an octane rating of at least 95 and up to 10% ethanol, and 98E5, with at least 98 octane and up to 5% ethanol.

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