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Single Vehicle Approval
Test (SVA) in Cyprus
Book now to get your car SVA Approved.
Your Trusted Partner for
Single Vehicle Approval
Test (SVA) in Cyprus
Book now to get your car SVA Approved.
Single Vehicle Approval Test
What is the SVA Test?
The Single Vehicle Approval (SVA) test is a national inspection process for imported vehicles, ensuring they meet European safety, environmental, and technical standards. It applies to mass-produced vehicles from outside the EU, such as those imported from Japan.
Applicable Vehicle Categories
Which Vehicle Categories Require the SVA Test?
• M1 passenger vehicles (up to 5 years old) from non-EU countries, seating up to 8 people, including the driver.
• Left-hand drive vehicles (up to 5 years old) from both the EU and non-EU countries.
• Personal Import Vehicles for Repatriated Citizens.
Process
The SVA Procedure
If your vehicle has been imported into Cyprus from a third country such as Japan, or if you are importing a left-hand drive vehicle from an EU member state, it must undergo the Single Vehicle Approval (SVA) Test. This mandatory inspection ensures that the vehicle complies with the relevant Cypriot standards and regulations. Only after successfully passing the SVA Test can the vehicle be registered for legal circulation on the roads of the Republic of Cyprus.
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Why Choose Us?
Trusted since 2001, we offer certified SVA testing just minutes from Larnaca Port. With expert staff and bilingual support, we make the process fast and reliable.
Since 2001
Over two decades of vehicle testing expertise and proven reliability.
- Handling of employment
- Greater retention rates
- A fully engaged workforce
Near Larnaca Port
Just 10 minutes from the port for fast, convenient vehicle access.
- Handling of employment
- Greater retention rates
- A fully engaged workforce
Open 5 Days a Week
Open Monday to Friday to suit your schedule and deadlines.
- Handling of employment
- Greater retention rates
- A fully engaged workforce
Expert Inspectors
All tests done by trained inspectors approved by the Cyprus Department of Transport.
- Handling of employment
- Greater retention rates
- A fully engaged workforce
Official SVA Certification
Fully licensed and compliant with EU & Cyprus law.
- Handling of employment
- Greater retention rates
- A fully engaged workforce
Expert Support
Friendly help for all SVA related matters in both English & Greek.
- Handling of employment
- Handling of employment
- Greater retention rates
- A fully engaged workforce
Our Location
Just 10 Minutes from Larnaca Port!
Save time and money by testing your vehicle in our station right when you pick it up from Larnaca Port!
Items Checked During the SVA Test
What items does the SVA Test cover?
The SVA Test ensures a thorough examination of various crucial car items to ensure your vehicle meets the necessary safety and regulatory standards.
Defrosting/Demisting
Windscreen Wipers/Washers
Seat Belts/Anchorages
Interior Fittings
Glazing
Lighting/Signalling
Aim of Headlights
Mirrors
Doors/Latches/Hinges
Tyres
Exterior Projections
Vehicle Design and Construction (Fuel, Electrical Systems)
Vehicle Design and Construction (Chassis, Suspension, Steering)
Brakes
Noise
Emissions Petrol/Diesel
Items Checked During the SVA Test
What items does the SVA Test cover?
The SVA Test ensures a thorough examination of various crucial car items to ensure your vehicle meets the necessary safety and regulatory standards.
Defrosting/Demisting
Windscreen Wipers/Washers
Seat Belts/Anchorages
Interior Fittings
Glazing
Lighting/Signalling
Aim of Headlamps
Mirrors
Doors/Latches/Hinges
Tyres
Exterior Projection
Vehicle Design and Construction (Fuel, Electrical Systems)
Vehicle Design and Construction (Chassis, Suspension, Steering)
Brakes
Noise
Emmisions Petrol/Diesel
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- 1 What is the SVA Test?
- The Single Vehicle Approval (SVA) test is a national inspection process for imported vehicles, ensuring they meet European safety, environmental, and technical standards. It applies to mass-produced vehicles from outside the EU, such as those imported from Japan.
- 2 Why do we need the SVA Test?
- Importing used vehicles from Japan and other third countries to Cyprus, has become a common practice, given Japan’s high vehicle standards and the compatibility of right-hand drive vehicles (Cyprus, like Japan, drives on the left). Any vehicle imported from Japan must undergo Cyprus’s Single Vehicle Approval (SVA) inspection before it can be registered for road use. This requirement ensures that an individual imported vehicle is brought into full compliance with EU and national safety and environmental standards. The SVA process in Cyprus is essentially an individual vehicle type approval procedure conducted at a national level.
- 3 Which vehicles require SVA Test?
- • M1 passenger vehicles (up to 5 years old) from non-EU countries, seating up to 8 people, including the driver.
• Left-hand drive vehicles (up to 5 years old) from both the EU and non-EU countries.
• Personal Import Vehicles for Repatriated Citizens. - 4 What are your opening hours?
- Our SVA test center operates from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. We are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
- 5 How can I book my SVA Test?
- You can book your SVA test through our website or call us to arrange your test.
- 6 What documents should I bring for the SVA Test?
- Please bring the following documents to your
SVA Test appointment:
Original Export Certificate
Proof of ownership - 7 Where are you located?
- Our SVA Cyprus Test Center is conveniently located at: Everest Street 9-11, Larnaca, Cyprus We're just a 10-minute drive from Larnaca Port, making it easy for you to visit us after collecting your vehicle.
- 8 How can I contact you?
- You can reach us through the following methods:
Phone: +357 24819000
Email: [email protected]
