The vehicle inspection is similar to the MOT test in the UK and is carried out at authorized garages. The test is computerized and takes about 30 minutes.
The test covers:
You will not be able to renew your Road Tax without the vehicle passing the test.
If your vehicle is properly registered and the Department of Transport has your current information you may receive an SMS notification, in Greek, that the test is due.
Non-receipt of the reminder will not let you off the hook should it come to a prosecution.
Take the vehicle registration document and the fee (currently €35.25) to a testing station authorized to carry out the test.
If a vehicle fails the test, a certificate is issued which allows 30 days to rectify the faults.
The re-test fee is €10.
The result is entered into the DoRT database immediately and a certificate is issued. The certificate is valid for TWO years from the date of issue.
If your vehicle does not have a valid vehicle test certificate the road tax becomes invalid. You are likely to be prosecuted for both offences.
Insurance companies may refuse to cover damages to the vehicle if the driver of such a vehicle is involved in an accident.
Information regarding Cyprus tyre law is available on this site.
To download detailed information on the MOT Test with a rough English translation click here.