Can I have the inspection done early?

Yes, you can have it done up to 60 days before the due date without losing the biennial cycle. The new due date will still be 2 years from the original, not from the early inspection date.

What if the car has been in the garage for years?

If the car is not used on public roads it is technically not required to keep it inspected, but as soon as you want to use it again you must have it inspected first. It is also advisable to file a temporary deregistration to avoid vehicle tax.

Does the inspection also apply to motorcycles?

Yes. Motorcycles are also subject to periodic inspection: first inspection at 4 years, then every 2 years.

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Vehicle MOT inspection

The periodic vehicle inspection is mandatory for all vehicles registered in Italy. The first inspection is due 4 years after the first registration, then every 2 years. It can be done at the Motorizzazione Civile or at authorised garages (private inspection centres). A vehicle without a valid inspection cannot be driven.

Authority

Motorizzazione Civile

Time

1 ora (visita) + prenotazione

Updated

Apr 2026

What you need

✓Vehicle registration document
✓Identity document
✓Payment: ~€45 at Motorizzazione or ~€60-80 at a private centre

Step-by-step procedure

Check the due date

The inspection due date is shown on the registration document and on the windscreen sticker. You can also check it at motorizzazione.gov.it by entering the plate. The inspection can be done up to 60 days before the due date without losing the annual cycle.

Driving past the due date: fine from €173 to €694 and vehicle impoundment until regularised.

Book an appointment

You can book online at motorizzazione.gov.it (Motorizzazione Civile) or directly at an authorised private inspection centre near you. Private centres often have shorter waiting times.

Present the vehicle for inspection

The technician checks: brakes, steering, lights (dipped, full beam, brake, indicators, reversing), tyres (tread and pressure), emissions, seatbelts, bodywork, electrical system and vehicle identifiers. The inspection takes about 30-45 minutes.

Before the inspection: check fluid levels (oil, brake fluid, coolant), lights and tyre pressure yourself.

Receive the result

If the vehicle passes: the registration document is updated and you receive a new windscreen sticker. If it fails: you have 30 days to fix the defects and return for a partial re-inspection (only for failed items). After 30 days, the inspection starts from scratch.

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Responsible authority

Authority

Motorizzazione Civile

Phone

02.698.69.600

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The information in this guide is for orientation only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Always verify on the official portal of the responsible authority.