The Technical Inspection of Vehicles (ITV) is a mandatory procedure All vehicles must be checked periodically to ensure that they are working properly and do not pose a risk on the road. This control is essential to ensure road safety and reduce pollution.
In addition to the scheduled inspections, inspections are being carried out in Spain Random technical inspections of vehicles and by surprise on the road. These additional inspections are usually carried out by mobile ITV units and are promoted by the European Union with the main objective of reducing environmental pollution.
Initially, these inspections were carried out exclusively by traffic agentsHowever, for several months now, they have also been carried out by specialized personnel, thus increasing the efficiency and scope of the assessments.
ITV on the road: 6,000 surprise tests in 2024
According to the Spanish Association of Collaborating Entities of the Administration in the Technical Inspection of Vehicles (AECA-ITV), in the first six months of 2024, approximately 6,000 surprise inspectionsThese inspections can be applied to private vehicles, public transport and freight transport.
What is checked in a roadside MOT?
These inspections are usually visual in nature and focus on several elements of the vehicle, including:
- Vehicle Identification
- Break system
- Address
- Visibility
- Lighting equipment
- Wheels
- Chassis
- Polluting emissions
- Securing the load (in transport vehicles)
If errors are detected during a surprise inspection, the Serious or very serious defects must be correctedThe vehicle must then undergo a new inspection at a fixed ITV station to verify that the problems have been resolved.
Penalties for expired ITV
Have the Expired ITV also carries sanctionsIf during a surprise inspection it is detected that a vehicle has an expired MOT, the owner of the vehicle will be fined and must take the vehicle to a fixed station to carry out the corresponding inspection.
Since July, the ITV regulations have been subject to significant changesaffecting various aspects of inspection and road safety. In addition, the European Union has implemented new regulations, such as the ban on chrome colours on cars and motorcycles, which will come into force this year.
The Surprise ITV inspections are an additional measure to ensure that vehicles on the road comply with safety and environmental regulations. It is crucial that vehicle owners keep their inspections up to date and are prepared for these unexpected checks, thereby avoiding penalties and ensuring safety on the roads.