A new manual of procedure for vehicle inspections will come into effect on 1 June.
This document is a press release from AECA-ITV (Asociación Española de Entidades Colaboradoras de la Administración en la Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) regarding the new version 7.5.0 of the Vehicle Inspection Procedure Manual (Manual de Procedimiento de ITV), which comes into effect on June 1, 2021.
The release outlines specific regulatory changes, such as reclassifying non-mandatory ABS failures from a minor to a major defect and treating detached rearview mirrors as major defects. It also details the impact of Brexit on vehicle registration and homologation for UK vehicles entering Spain after December 31, 2020. Additionally, it confirms the continuation of anti-COVID-19 protocols, including limitations on OBD readings for emission tests to minimize contact between inspectors and users. This manual is written in Spanish.
It is now considered a grave defect rather than a minor defect.
The inspection is rejected, the vehicle cannot circulate on public roads except to a workshop, and it must return within two months.
They are considered vehicles from third countries and must meet all requirements and import procedures for such vehicles.
Industrial vehicles over 3,500 kg and buses are not subject to that limitation.