When to get an PTI?
The main purpose of the PTI test is to check the general condition and safety features of the vehicle.
THE PTI
When to pass the PTI is a question that many drivers ask themselves, especially those who have purchased a vehicle for the first time.
You should know that the date to pass the ITV (the first and subsequent ones) varies depending on the type of vehicle and its age.
When do you have to pass the first PTI
Regardless of their use, all registered vehicles must undergo inspection.
The date of the first PTI is indicated on your vehicle's registration certificate. Check it to find out when you have to pass the first PTI, which will depend on the registration date and the type of vehicle.
When do you have to pass the following PTIs
To know when to pass the next ITV, you have several ways:
- Check the back of the ITV card.
- Consult the report of the last review.
Or refer to the sticker you received in the previous review.
When does the PTI pass?
Frequency
Frequency by type of vehicle
Below we tell you when you have to pass the PTI depending on the age and type of vehicle. To find out more, click on Pass PTI + Vehicle type below the information for each one.
Mopeds
| 1st registered | Frequency |
| Less than 3 years ago Over 3 years ago |
Exempt 2 years |
Private motorcycles,
quadricycles and quad bikes
| 1st registered | Frequency |
| Less than 4 years ago Over 4 years ago |
Exempt 2 years |
Private cars
| 1st registered | Frequency |
| Less than 4 years ago Between 4 and 10 years ago Over 10 years ago |
Exempt 2 years 1 year |
Light vehicles
(Lorries and multi-purpose vehicles up to 3,500 kg and light commercial vehicles)
| 1st registered | Frequency |
| Less than 2 years ago Between 2 and 6 years ago Between 6 and 10 years ago Over 10 years ago |
Exempt 2 years 1 year 6 months |
Heavy vehicles
(Lorries and multi-purpose vehicles above 3,500 kg and trailers)
| 1st registered | Frequency |
| Less than 10 years ago Over 10 years ago |
1 year 6 months |
Buses
| 1st registered | Frequency |
| Less than 5 years ago Over 5 years ago |
1 year 6 months |
Caravans
> 750 kg MAM and ≤ 3,500 kg MAM
| 1st registered | Frequency |
| Less than 6 years ago Over 6 years ago |
Exempt 2 years |
Agricultural tractors
(speed > 40 km/h)
| 1st registered | Frequency |
| Less than 4 years ago Between 4 and 16 years ago Over 16 years ago |
Exempt 2 years 1 year |
Other agricultural vehicles
| 1ª matriculación | Periodicidad |
| Menos de 8 años De 8 a 16 años Más de 16 años |
Exento 2 años 1 año |
Motorhomes
| 1st registered | Frequency |
| Less than 4 years ago Between 4 and 10 years ago Over 10 years ago |
Exempt 2 years 1 year |
Special vehicles
| 1st registered | Frequency |
| Less than 4 years ago Between 4 and 10 years ago Over 10 years ago |
Exento 2 años 1 año |
Historic Vehicles
Except motorcycles and mopeds. (At least with the following frequency. If the PTI card indicates a more frequent inspection, this frequency prevails.)
| 1ª matriculación | Periodicidad |
| Under 40 years old 40 to 45 years old 45 to 60 years old Over 60 years old |
2 years 3 years 4 years Exempt |
Historic motorcycles
Mopeds are exempt. (At least with the following frequency. If the PTI card indicates a more frequent inspection, this frequency prevails).
| 1st registration | Periodicity |
| Under 60 years old More than 60 years |
4 years Excent |
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The Applus+ Iteuve blog is an excellent source of information to stay up to date with the latest trends in vehicle technical inspection.
