With the advent of summer, millions of drivers throw themselves on the road to enjoy the holidays. But not everyone does it with a vehicle in optimal conditions. The Spanish Association of Employees of the Organization of the Administration in the field of technical inspection of vehicles (AECA-ODV) warns that “the non-observance coefficient in ITV today is 30%.” This means that at least Three out of ten cars do not have a mandatory inspectionField
This percentage has increased surprisingly in recent years. “Over the past eight years, it has increased by 25%, from 26.6% in 2017 to 33.2% at the end of 2023.Say, from the essence in statements for Eldiario.es. In addition to the data, the alarming thing is that these vehicles usually represent more technical defects. “28.3% of the vehicles that are supplied with ITV have expired for more than 12 months, deviates from the first”
This means that “vehicles that go through ITV with an expired technical inspection for more than 12 months 68% deviate more than vehicles that come with ITV in force; While those who have expired between two to 12 months are 46% more, which indicates that the status of maintenance of these vehicles is not suitable for circulation on the roads and did it during the time when they have elated, ”they emphasize.
The most common defects: light, emissions and tires
Aeca-OVV not only collects the percentage of non-compliance, but also the most common failures in vehicles that do not exceed the audit. “22.8% of the detected serious defects belongs to the lighting and alarm system– they explain. But the increase in environmental problems is especially concerned: “21.5% of deviations are motivated by improper functioning of systems for monitoring pollutant emissions”
Three, mechanical problems associated with axes, wheels, tires and suspension are released from 20.5% of serious defects. This type of failures significantly increases the risk of accidents, especially during long trips in the summer.
Who fails and why
Infringer profile is also well identified. “The highest percentage of the non -corresponding value is found in cyclomotor and motorcycles, followed by vehicles and cars with light goods and cars“, Indicate. And there is a clear scheme: vehicles The elders, as a rule, represent more serious and very serious disadvantages.
For reasons of the violation, not everything is related to dismissal. Although there is from time to time, many drivers avoid examination consciously. “This driver does not go at the station because he knows that there will be no check,” they say. Reason: “not wanting or not able to cope with the cost of repairs.” This practice is “great irresponsibility”, they emphasize, and is a danger to all citizens.
How to find out if your ITV will expire
To avoid surprises, Aeca-OV recalls that there is Several tools to check the status of verificationNot “through MIDGT app, In the “My Vehicles” section, you can see whether the last test was favorable or unfavorable, as well as the exact date of expiration of the validity period, ” – they can also consult in detail on the web site of the administration or in the physical documentation of the car.
Another option is to access Civil folderThe combined portal of public services that allows you to consult with the procedures and documentation related to vehicles. “On this portal, you can also check the validity of the updated ITV reports and downloads,” they explain from Aeca-RITV. In addition, you can take a check up to a month to the deadline “without changing the reliability of the next ITV”, which allows drivers to program in advance.
Campaign for awareness
The association insists that it is not only about control, but also in increasing awareness. “From Aeca-RITV, they are made campaign As “if you are not passing, skip it” or “ITV: what you do not see is important” for the purpose increase awareness of ITV importance in force“. They also cooperate with public bodies: “In July 2024, DGT launched a campaign on road packs” for its ITV safety in force ”, whose distribution led to an increase in the number of vehicles that were supplied with the ITV expired. ”
AECA-RITV insists that these campaigns save life. Round with a vehicle in poor condition not only at risk of automobile passengers, but also for road users. The message is clear: if you do not transmit ITV, you should not spread.
