Vehicle Inspection

Find out the date of your vehicle's next Mandatory Periodic Inspection (IPO).

The Mandatory Periodic Inspection (IPO) checks the vehicle's safety and environmental condition. How often it's required depends on the vehicle's category and age. Enter the details below and the simulator calculates the deadline for your next inspection.

Inspection simulator

Tool

1 · Vehicle category

2 · Date of first registration

Select the vehicle category to begin.

Frequency by category

Passenger car

1st at 4 years · then at 6 and 8 · yearly from 8

Light goods vehicle

1st at 2 years · yearly thereafter

Heavy passenger vehicle

Yearly up to 8 years · twice a year thereafter

Heavy goods vehicle

Yearly from year 1

The inspection window opens 3 months before the deadline — you can (and should) inspect within that period. Driving with an expired inspection is a serious offense, with a fine and possible driving ban. The values shown are indicative; always confirm the exact date on the vehicle document (DUA).