From which date must the vehicle's age be counted to determine when to undergo the first Technical Inspection (ITV)?

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The age of a vehicle for inspection purposes is always calculated from the date of first registration. This date appears on the Registration Certificate (Permiso de Circulación) and marks the legal moment when the vehicle is authorized to drive on public roads. It should not be confused with the purchase date (the vehicle could be registered days later) or the manufacture date or manufacturer tests (the vehicle may have been stored in stock for months before being sold). For example, for a new car, the first ITV is due 4 years from that registration date.

From which date must the vehicle's age be counted to determine when to undergo the first Technical Inspection (ITV)?

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