ITV and Vehicle Requirements
When your vehicle needs an ITV
The exact schedule for how often your vehicle needs an ITV inspection, based on its age and type.
Last reviewed: 2026-06-15
This guide is not yet verified by Tuchati's editorial review — treat it as a helpful starting point, not a final legal answer.
Overview
How often your vehicle needs an ITV depends mainly on its age, with the interval shortening as it gets older. Knowing your specific schedule in advance means you won't be caught out by a lapsed inspection.
Requirements
- Applies to all registered motor vehicles in Spain, with the exact schedule varying by vehicle category
Step-by-step process
- For a standard passenger car: the first inspection is generally due at 4 years old, then every 2 years until the vehicle turns 10, then annually after that
- For motorcycles and mopeds: intervals differ and are generally longer, but still increase in frequency as the vehicle ages
- For commercial vehicles (vans, taxis, vehicles used professionally): inspection intervals are typically more frequent than for standard private cars
- Check your specific vehicle's next due date on its current ITV certificate or via the DGT/ITV network's online lookup
Required documents
- Vehicle's permiso de circulación, to confirm registration date and category
- Previous ITV certificate, showing the last inspection date
Common mistakes
- Assuming all vehicles follow the same schedule regardless of type — motorcycles, vans and passenger cars have different intervals
- Losing track of the due date after a change of ownership, when the responsibility to keep the ITV current transfers to the new owner
Practical tips
- The DGT and most ITV stations offer online tools to check your specific vehicle's next due date using its plate number
- Set a personal reminder a few weeks before your due date, since booking early gives you room for a re-test if needed
How Tuchati can help
If you're not sure when your specific vehicle is next due, Tuchati can help you check.