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