IPO

Published 5 November 2026, 22:39

Inspeção Periódica Obrigatória

The compulsory MOT. It is carried out at private inspection centres, and how often depends on the age of the car. Without a valid IPO you will have problems with insurance and when selling the car, and you risk a fine on the road.

Where you come across it. Every year or every two years, depending on the age of the car.

The due date is based on the month the car was first registered, not the date of the last inspection.

Official website: imt-ip.pt

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