Passed the Spanish ITV roadworthiness test with no issues

Passing the ITV (Spain's roadworthiness test) with a 25-year-old car and no problems, as if it were another country, is possible and costs around €45.

Sometimes you go to the **ITV** with your heart in your mouth, antiestéticaring the worst. But it isn't always like that. It turns out that, even with a car that has some years on it, like one that's **25 years old**, the experience can be surprisingly smooth. The inspection, which is repeated every year, focuses on key safety aspects, and if the vehicle is in good condition, the result is usually positive. The cost, around **45 euros**, seems reasonable to ensure our car is on the road safely.

## The inspection, step by step

The process itself is fairly standard. You're welcomed politely, asked for the paperwork, and the car goes through the various tests. They check brakes, lights, emissions and other elements essential for road safety. If you've spent a bit of time checking those points, or taken the car to a garage to make sure everything is in order, there are unlikely to be any unpleasant surprises. Giving it a few revs with the engine warm, so to speak, can be a small test that everything works as it should.

## A procedure that is evolving

The payment method has also modernised; card is now the most common option. And the inspector, often a young professional, contributes to a more relaxed atmosphere. With **22 inspections** under your belt, you could say the routine becomes familiar, and the initial worry fades once you know they're assessing what really matters: safety. Next year, this car will turn **25 years old**, which could open the door to having it classified as a classic vehicle, with its possible advantages.