Want to book an MVPI appointment online in Saudi Arabia? To schedule an appointment for your Motor Vehicle Periodic Inspection (MVPI) please visit the Vehicle Safety Website in advance of your visit to an MVPI inspection station. MVPI is commonly known as Fahas in Saudi Arabia, and customers are required to have an appointment before visiting a station. When booking your appointment, you must include the vehicle details and personal information, pick an MVPI inspection station, choose a date and time, and confirm the booking.
This guide will help you to register an appointment for an MVPI online, provide information about the documents you will need, the cost of inspection, what MVPI will check, and how to prepare your vehicle for an inspection.
What Is an MVPI Appointment?
MVPI stands for Motor Vehicle Periodic Inspection. It’s the Saudi Arabian vehicle inspection service that is created to assess vehicles according to the requirements for safety and technical specifications.
The inspection will help to detect issues on the vehicle that may pose safety hazards on the road. In addition, MVPI provides information about the safety of the vehicles, on-time identification of technical issues and regulation of vehicle emissions, according to MVPI.
How to Book an MVPI Appointment Online
To visit an MVPI inspection station to obtain an MVPI, at least an appointment has to be booked online in advance. For the time being, MVPI is advising customers to make their helm appointments on the official Vehicle Safety site.
Use these 6 steps to schedule an Online MVPI (Fahas) Appointment:
Step 1: Go to the Vehicle Safety Website
Firstly, you can access the official Vehicle Safety booking platform that is used for booking MVPI appointments.
MVPI Appointment Booking: https://vi.vsafety.sa/en/book/apply
Step 2: Log In
When you load the Vehicle Safety platform, use the log in option to log in to your vehicle safety account.
Be sure to use the appropriate account information to avoid appointment booking problems.
Step 3: Go to “Book an Appointment”
Once you are signed in, you will see a link that says “Book an Appointment”; click this link.
Step 4: Enter Your Details
Fill in the information on the car needed for ordering and personal details.
Take care to carefully review the information before proceeding. Your details should be as detailed as possible with your vehicle documents, to avoid issues at the MVPI inspection station.
Step 5: Select Your Day and Time
Selections of inspection days and available times are made on the booking platform.
An available inspection location will also be required. If the date, time, or station you select is not available, choose another option that is available.
Step 6: Save Your Confirmation Letter
Once booked, check booking details and confirm booking.
What Documents Are Required for MVPI Inspection?
The right documents can facilitate the inspection station process. MVPI lists the following requirements:
- Appointment confirmation
- Vehicle owner’s identification
- Vehicle registration license
- Traffic printout, where applicable
- Digital vehicle license, where applicable
- Original customs card for an imported vehicle
It is possible that authorization will be required if someone else is taking the vehicle for an inspection.
What Happens at an MVPI Inspection Station?
Upon reaching the station with all paperwork and the vehicle, the inspection proceeds in a few steps.
MVPI’s official service information includes inspections of components like the exhaust system, brakes and tyres, the external system, undercarriage, and headlights.
The general process is:
Appointment → Vehicle registration/payment → Inspection → Inspection result
MVPI describes these as the main stages of obtaining an inspection.
What Does MVPI Check?
Although the inspection points may differ depending on the vehicle type and requirements, there are a number of common inspection areas mentioned in the official MVPI service.
1. External Inspection
An added benefit of MVPI is that it also identifies components such as:
MVPI also identifies components such as:
- Plates
- Chassis condition
- Lights
- Tyres
- Seats
- Seat belts
- Mirrors
- Windshield wipers and sprayers
- Horn
- Steering system
- Bumpers
- Doors and windows
Many checkpoints are examined during the service, according to the official service information.
2. Brakes and Tyres Inspection
Checks to the requirements applicable to the braking system and the wheel alignment are carried out.
Inspection points identified by MVPI include wheel alignment, brake systems, and more.
3. Undercarriage Inspection
Visually inspecting the lower part of the vehicle.
This may involve performing a check on the vehicle and relevant requirements such as:
- Steering system
- Suspension
- Brake piping and connections
- Exhaust components
- Chassis
- Rust
- Oil leakage
4. Exhaust Gas Inspection
All exhaust emissions are audited to the standards.
For gasoline and diesel vehicles, gas emission testing will be included in the inspection process under MVPI.
5. Headlight Test
A check of the intensity and direction of headlights is carried out to ensure compliance with the relevant requirements.
How to Change Your MVPI Appointment Center
Change the appointment depending on where you need to go, through the Vehicle Safety appointment platform if needed, if the video shows you need to go to a different MVPI inspection station, use the Vehicle Safety appointment platform.
To change your MVPI appointment center:
- Go to the Vehicle Safety website and access the appointment booking service.
- Log in to your account.
- Open the appointment/booking information.
- Check availability to change, altering or reschedule an appointment.
- Select the new MVPI inspection center you want to visit.
- Make an MVPI appointment online at a local vehicle test center.
If there is no option to change the inspection centre for your existing booking, review the booking options and/or get help from MVPI customer service.
How to Change the Date and Time
Follow these steps:
- Visit the Vehicle Safety appointment platform.
- Log in to your account.
- Open your existing MVPI appointment details.
- Change/reschedule appointment if available.
- Choose your preferred new date.
- Select an available time that suits you.
- Check the updated details of the appointment.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I book an MVPI appointment online?
Book an MVPI appointment here on the Vehicle Safety platform.
Is an MVPI appointment mandatory?
Yes. MVPI states that an appointment is compulsory before visiting an MVPI station.
What is Fahas in Saudi Arabia?
Fahas is the commonly used term for vehicle inspection in Saudi Arabia.
What are the documents for MVPI?
Your appointment/confirmation and relevant vehicle documentation are generally needed – the name of the owner of use of the vehicle and the vehicle registration/traffic documentation.
What is the duration of MVPI?
According to MVPI, the duration of the validity of the inspection is one year.
Final Word
One of the first steps in booking an MVPI appointment online is to be aware that your vehicle will be subjected to periodic inspection in Saudi Arabia. To attend an appointment at an MVPI station, appointments must be made, and the official booking route, defined by MVPI, is the Vehicle Safety platform.
Arrive at your appointment with confirmation and necessary vehicle proof, and do a basic look-over of your vehicle. In the event that repairs or further inspections are needed after the inspection, follow the recommendations in the report.
