When is your Spanish ITV due?
Enter your car's registration year and we'll tell you when your next Spanish ITV is due and how often. Rule: exempt the first 4 years, every 2 years until 10, then yearly.
Frequently asked questions
How often do you need a Spanish ITV?+
For cars: exempt for the first 4 years, then ITV every 2 years until 10, and yearly after 10 years.
What if I miss the ITV deadline?+
Driving with an expired ITV is a serious offence: €200 fine. If it failed and you drive, it can reach €500.
When does the ITV deadline start counting?+
From the first registration date. That's why it's worth checking the exact month on the registration document: this tool uses the year, so if your car is near a band change (4 or 10 years) the result may shift by a few months.
Can I take the ITV in any autonomous community?+
Yes. You can take the ITV at any authorised station in Spain, regardless of where the vehicle is registered or where you live. In regions with liberalised pricing it pays to compare nearby stations.
Do electric and hybrid cars need the ITV?+
Yes, with the same frequency as any car: exempt 4 years, every 2 until 10 and yearly after. The difference is that EVs skip the exhaust emissions test.
What does the ITV check?+
Vehicle identification, brakes, steering, suspension, tyres, lights and signalling, exhaust emissions, noise and safety elements (belts, seats, bodywork). Details depend on the vehicle type.
How ITV frequency works in Spain
The frequency of Spain's vehicle inspection is set by Royal Decree 920/2017 and depends on the vehicle category and its age, counted from first registration. For a private car the rule is simple: nothing for the first 4 years, a test every 2 years between 4 and 10, and yearly from 10 onwards.
The exact deadline is the day and month of registration, not 31 December: a car registered in March 2018 takes its first ITV in March 2022. This calculator works with whole years, so if you're near a band change check the month on the permiso de circulación.
| Vehicle | Exempt | Then |
|---|---|---|
| Private car | 4 years | Every 2 years until 10 · yearly after |
| Motorcycle | 4 years | Every 2 years |
| Van ≤ 3,500 kg (N1) | 2 years | Every 2 years until 6 · yearly 6-10 · every 6 months after |
Worked example: car registered in 2018
A car registered in 2018 is exempt until 2022. It takes its first ITV in 2022, the second in 2024 and the third in 2026. In 2028 it turns 10: from then on the inspection is yearly (2028, 2029, 2030…).
If the result says your ITV is due this year, don't leave it to the last minute: you can take it up to 30 days early and the new period still counts from the original date, so you don't lose a single day of validity.
What to bring and how much it costs
You only need the permiso de circulación and the vehicle's ITV card (technical sheet). Booking isn't required at every station, but it usually saves queueing.
The price varies by autonomous community and fuel type — in several regions fees are liberalised and differ station to station. Estimate yours with our ITV cost calculator.
If the result is unfavourable
With an unfavourable ITV you have 2 months to fix the defects and return; if you go back to the same station, the re-test is usually free or discounted (it depends on the station and region).
Driving with an expired ITV is a serious offence: a €200 fine. With an unfavourable or negative ITV the penalty can reach €500, and the vehicle may only be driven to the garage or the station.