ITV vehicule inspection Barcelona. ITV (inspección técnica de vehículos) is the safety and road worthiness vehicle inspection in Barcelona and Spain which is required for all vehicles. Major towns and cities in Spain have many ITV inspection centres.
Faros - headlamps Luces traseras - back lights Luces de los Frenos – brake lights Izquerda – left Derecha – right Pisar el freno/acelerador - to put one's foot on the brake/accelerator Freno de Mano – Hand brake El volante – steering wheel Escobillas – windscreen wipers
If you do not have time to take your vehicle to the ITV inspection yourself, then many mechanics and garages can handle it for you, but they will charge a fee of course, so the easiest thing is to take your car yourself.
2011 ITV requirements Spain
Scooters over 50cc less than 3 years old No test required Scooters over 50cc more than 3 years old Test every 2 years Motorcycles less than 4 years old No test required Motorcycles from 4 to 10 years old Test every 2 years Passenger cars less than 4 years old No test required Passenger cars more than 4 years old Test every 2 years Passenger cars more than 10 years old Test every year
An invalid ITV sticker will generate a substantial fine of around 100 – 150 euros. Your driving license could also be confiscated until you can document that your vehicle has passed the ITV inspection within 10 days.