Complete Vehicle Approval Guide: Pass the MOT without Problems
If you've modified your car, imported a special vehicle, or need to resolve any technical procedures to pass the MOT, you've come to the right place. At Motor Time Service, we specialize in engineering and regulations that turn problems into solutions.
What is Considered a Major Reform?
According to law, any modification that alters the original characteristics of your vehicle, as listed on the vehicle registration sheet, is considered a refurbishment. If a refurbishment isn't legalized through the correct procedure, it will be considered a serious defect at the vehicle inspection (ITV).
Here we list the most common ones so you can identify if they affect you:
- Suspension replacement (springs, coilovers, pneumatic suspensions).
- Modification or replacement of the exhaust system or silencers.
- Installing a trailer hitch.
- Changing the dimensions of rims and tires outside their equivalence.
- Bodywork additions such as spoilers, splitters, side skirts or fender flares.
- Change of vehicle classification (from van to passenger car, for example).
Our Engineering Solutions for Each Case
Every vehicle and every situation is unique. That's why we offer a specialized engineering service for every need, guaranteeing the success of the process.
Legalization of Reforms (Suspensions, Tires, Exhausts and more)
We legalize any modifications you've made to your vehicle. We handle the Technical Project, process the Compliance Report with the laboratory, and advise you on the Workshop Certificate. Everything you need to ensure your modification is recorded on the technical data sheet.
Individual Approval for Imported Vehicles
The most complex procedure, for the most special cases. Essential for vehicles from outside the EU (Andorra, Switzerland, USA) or extensive conversions. We manage the entire process to issue your vehicle a Spanish "passport."
Change of Classification: Pass the MOT of your Van every Year, not every 6 Months
Does your van (N1) pass the MOT every 6 months? We'll study its classification change to "passenger vehicle" (M1). This procedure can reduce the frequency of inspections to annual or biennial, like a normal car, saving you time and money each year.
Reduced Files and Duplicates of Documentation
If you've imported a car from the EU but don't have its Certificate of Conformity (CoC), we'll prepare the Shortened Technical Data Sheet, the essential technical document for the MOT. Additionally, if you've lost the technical data sheet, we'll arrange for a duplicate.
Our Step-by-Step Process: Your Peace of Mind Guaranteed
Our working method is based on transparency and rigor so you always know the status of your project.
- Feasibility Study and Documentation: We analyze your case and tell you from the outset if it's viable and what's needed.
- Closed Budget: We give you a detailed price with no surprises.
- Complete Technical Management: We handle all the paperwork with engineers and laboratories.
- Success at the MOT: We'll provide you with the documentation ready for the MOT or we'll manage the entire process for you.
Contact a Specialist
Every vehicle is unique, and every case is unique. Don't let paperwork hold up your project. Contact us, explain your situation, and we'll provide you with a clear solution and a no-obligation quote.
Pick-up and Transfer Service to ITV (Murcia and Alicante)
We know your time is valuable. To save you travel and waiting, if you live in the Region of Murcia or the province of Alicante, we offer a turnkey service for picking up your vehicle at your home to process your vehicle inspection.
Ask us about this service when requesting your quote.
