Know the Validity Period of Vehicle KIR and How to Extend It

KIR test for vehicles is a mandatory test that must be conducted by drivers when they intend to drive a vehicle on the road. This test aims to determine the technical eligibility of the vehicle you are using. Therefore, knowing the validity period of the vehicle's KIR and how to extend it is very important to avoid threatening the safety of the driver, passengers, and other road users.

How Long is the Validity Period of Vehicle KIR?

The vehicle KIR test has a validity period of every six months in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation Regulation Number 22 of 2009 regarding the Traffic and Road Transportation Law. This KIR test is mandatory for all drivers when their vehicles have been operating on the road for more than five years. 

The purpose of this testing is to determine the condition of exhaust gas emissions, braking systems, vehicle suspension, speedometer accuracy, parking brake systems, vehicle noise, tire tread depth, and the vehicle's load capacity to see if it is still eligible or not. If the condition of the vehicle is no longer eligible, the operation permit on the road will be revoked by the police to avoid endangering the driver, passengers, and other road users.

How to Extend the Validity Period of Vehicle KIR

There are several steps you need to pay attention to when you want to extend the validity period of the vehicle KIR. Here are the complete steps. 

1. Complete the requirements for KIR test application

When you intend to extend the validity of the vehicle KIR test, you need to complete the requirements for the KIR extension application. Here are the requirements.

• Bring the vehicle that will undergo the KIR extension to the designated KIR test location
• Bring complete vehicle documents, such as the original STNK and BPKB of the vehicle.
• Bring the ID card of the vehicle owner and driver along with photocopies.
• Attach a power of attorney if the KIR test is conducted by a representative (not the vehicle owner)
• Attach a recommendation letter from the Transportation Agency in the vehicle's domicile area when you want to conduct the KIR test outside the city or region.
• Attach the KIR book that is about to expire.

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2. Register for the vehicle KIR test

After you have fulfilled the requirements, the next step is to register for the KIR test. Here’s how to register.

• For vehicle KIR test registration, you can do it offline or online. For offline registration, you can visit the nearest KIR test counter in your area. For online registration, you can register through the website by visiting http://ngekironline.co.id/ or through the e-KIR application that you can download on your smartphone. 
• Next, register your data on the KIR site or application.
• Don’t forget to complete the administrative requirements as requested by the KIR site and application.
• Once you have completed the requirements, the KIR testing authority will verify your registration application.
• Then, you just need to make the payment for the retribution fee according to the terms and conditions that have been set.
• After that, you just need to check the schedule for your vehicle KIR test according to the schedule and location determined by the e-KIR site or application.
• Visit the KIR testing location according to the schedule you received from the site or e-KIR application.
• Next, you just need to wait for the document printing and sticker installation. This document will be sent via the application or email if you conduct the test online.

That’s how to extend the vehicle KIR test that you can follow. How about that, it’s very easy, right? To ensure your vehicle passes the KIR test, it’s best to have regular and periodic servicing before conducting the test. Don’t forget to service your vehicle at a Daihatsu workshop to ensure optimal engine performance and acceleration.