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Question 2252

What is the most common reason for failing vehicle inspections?

  1. The lack of seat belts in the rear seats.
  2. Defects in lighting and signaling equipment.
  3. The vehicle's overall state of maintenance.
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Correct answer: Defects in lighting and signaling equipment.

According to official data from periodic inspections in 2025, lighting and signaling account for the largest share of serious defects detected during vehicle inspections (ITV), at around 23%. Brakes are far behind, at 11.4%.

Ministerio de Industria y Turismo — Datos de las inspecciones periódicas ITV 2025 (Corregido) · Merca2 — Los 10 fallos ITV coches más comunes (datos de AECA-ITV sobre 2025)