Who is responsible for ensuring that their vehicle passes the state inspection?

The vehicle owner is responsible for ensuring that their vehicle passes the state inspection because it is the owner's duty to maintain their vehicle in a safe and proper operating condition. This includes keeping up with regular maintenance, addressing any known issues, and ensuring that the vehicle meets all necessary safety and emissions requirements mandated by state laws.

While inspection stations perform the actual inspection and identify any deficiencies, they cannot ensure that a vehicle will pass without the vehicle owner taking responsibility to maintain the vehicle. The manufacturer and the state government have roles in setting standards and regulations, but ultimately, it falls on the owner to comply with these standards and ensure their vehicle is properly maintained for inspection.