When should I pass the technical inspection of my vehicle (ITV) in Spain?
On this page, you will find all the periodicities of the ITV for different types of vehicles according to their age, so you will know when you have to pass the technical inspection. The date of the first registration is used as a reference for the vehicle’s age.
Cars
Less than 4 years: Exempt
From 4 to 10 years: Every 2 years
More than 10 years: Every year
Motorcycles
Less than 4 years: Exempt
More than 4 years: Every 2 years
Mopeds
Less than 3 years: Exempt
More than 3 years: Every 2 years
Vans, pick-up and trucks with a weight less than 3,500kg or light trucks
Less than 2 years: Exempt
From 2 to 6 years: Every 2 years
From 6 to 10 years: Every year
More than 10 years: Every 6 months
Trucks
Less than 10 years: Every year
More than 10 years: Every 6 months
Buses
Less than 5 years: Every year
More than 5 years: Every 6 months
Motorhomes
Less than 4 years: Exempt
From 4 to 10 years: Every 2 years
More than 10 years: Every year
Camper vans
The periodicity of the ITV will be based on the category of the vehicle.
Caravans with a weight less than 750kg
They will be exempt from passing the ITV, regardless of their age.
Caravans with a weight more than 750kg
Less than 6 years: Exempt
More than 6 years: Every 2 years
Trailers with a weight less than 750kg
They will be exempt from passing the ITV, regardless of their age.
Trailers with a weight more than 750kg
Less than 2 years old: Exempt
From 2 to 6 years: Every 2 years
From 6 to 10 years: Every year
More than 10 years: Every 6 moths
Semi-trailers with a weight of less than or equal to 3,500kg
Less than 10 years: Every 2 years
More than 10 years: Every year
Semi-trailers with a weight between 3,500kg and 10,000kg
Less than 5 years: Every 2 years
From 6 to 10 years: Every year
More than 10 years: Every 6 months
Semitrailers with a weight more than 10,000kg
Less than 2 years: Every year
More than 2 years: Every 6 months
Quads
Less than 4 years: Exempt
More than 4 years: Every 2 years
Agricultural vehicles
Less than 8 years: Exempt
From 8 to 16 years: Every 2 years
More than 16 years: Every year
Ambulances and public services
Less than 5 years: Every year
More than 5 years: Every 6 months
Construction and service vehicles
Less than 4 years: Exempt
From 4 to 10 years: Every 2 years
More than 10 years: Every year