ITV Inspection Frequency in Spain – What Drivers Should Know

In Spain, ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) is a mandatory vehicle inspection that ensures roadworthiness and environmental compliance.

The frequency of ITV checks depends on the type and age of your vehicle:

🚗 Passenger Cars

Exempt for the first 4 years

Every 2 years from 4 to 10 years old

Every year once the car is over 10 years old

🚐 Light Vans (up to 3.5 tons)

Same frequency as private cars

🏍️ Motorcycles

Exempt for the first 4 years

Every year from then on

Every 6 months after 10 years (in some cases, based on use)

Failing to pass your ITV on time can result in fines, your vehicle being deemed unfit for the road, or even impounded in some situations.

🛑 Don’t forget: if you’re driving in Spain with a foreign-registered vehicle,  you  must keep it in roadworthy condition and meet your country’s inspection requirements.

🚘 🚖 🚔 La HITA ITV Stations 🛠️ 🛞 🛢️

Information provided by La Hita ITV stations:

www.itvlahita.com

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