هل يمكن لشخص آخر أن يأخذ سيارتك لفحصها السنوي (المرور) في الإمارات؟

[LeAniyah]

Yes, in the UAE, you can authorize someone else to take your car for its annual vehicle inspection (commonly referred to as passing the vehicle). The person acting on your behalf must present the original vehicle registration card (Mulkiya), their own Emirates ID, and a simple, signed authorization letter from you as the registered owner. This is a standard practice, especially for busy professionals or fleet managers. According to the official procedures outlined by the RTA Dubai, the vehicle must be presented in a roadworthy condition for the test. The MOI UAE also emphasizes that the responsibility for ensuring the vehicle meets safety standards remains with the owner, regardless of who drives it to the testing center.

The annual test is mandatory for most vehicles over 3 years old. For a typical GCC-spec 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser with around 80,000 km driven mainly on highways between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the common failure points in our workshops are worn brake pads, misaligned headlights due to off-road use, and sometimes tire tread depth below the 1.6mm legal limit. The cost for the test itself is around AED 170, but repairs can add significantly to this. Here’s a basic cost comparison for a popular SUV segment:

Vehicle Model	Typical Test Fee (AED)	Common Repair Cost Range (AED)
Toyota Prado (2019)	170	500 - 2,000
Nissan Patrol (2018)	170	450 - 2,500
Mitsubishi Pajero (2020)	170	400 - 1,800

• Fuel type impact: Using Special 95 in a car designed for Super 98 can lead to higher emissions and potential test failure.
• Desert driving impact: Frequent dune bashing accelerates wear on suspension components and can crack headlight housings, affecting beam pattern.
• Total cost per km: For a car with an annual depreciation of AED 15,000, insurance of AED 3,000, maintenance/repairs of AED 4,000, and fuel costs of AED 8,400 (15,000 km at 7 km/l), the total annual cost is around AED 30,400, or AED 2.03 per km. Failing the test increases the cost per km by adding unexpected repair bills.

The key is proactive maintenance. Checking brakes, lights, and tires a month before your test expiry date, which is printed on your Mulkiya, can prevent a last-minute failure and the hassle of a re-test. Data from 2023 shows that nearly 30% of vehicles fail their first annual test attempt in Dubai, primarily due to minor, avoidable issues.

[JuliannaLynn]

As a taxi driver in Dubai, I take customers' cars for passing all the time. They just send me a photo of their signed ID and a note saying "I authorize [my name] to pass my car, plate number X." I take that, my ID, and the Mulkiya to the testing center in Al Qusais. The whole process takes about 45 minutes if the car is ready. Most failures I see are for dim tail lights—the desert dust covers them completely. A quick wipe before the test usually solves it.

[TaylorDella]

My advice from managing a used-car showroom in Sharjah: never buy a car with a test certificate that is more than a month old. We see many cars where the owner did a quick, cheap fix just to pass, like topping up brake fluid without fixing the leak, or adjusting headlights manually only for the test. The real problems come back after a few weeks. When we prepare a car for sale, we do a full pre-test check ourselves and keep the report. A fresh pass certificate from RTA or an AD testing center adds at least AED 1,500 to the car's value because it gives the buyer immediate peace of mind for a year.

[WalkerDella]

For our company fleet of 15 Hyundai Tucsons used for client visits, we have a dedicated staff member who handles all renewals. He collects the Mulkiyas and schedules tests in batches. It's more efficient than each employee taking time off. The main issue is keeping track of each vehicle's expiry date. We use a simple spreadsheet, but we've still been caught out once with an expired test and got a AED 500 fine from the Abu Dhabi police during a routine check on Sheikh Zayed Road.