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How to check a car’s recorded mileage
The odometer can be rolled back; the ITV history cannot. The report gathers the mileage recorded at each inspection — the one figure that cannot be faked.
Why you need the report
- An estimated 30–40% of used cars reach the market with a tampered odometer.
- The average discrepancy found exceeds 50,000 km, which inflates the car’s real value and hidden wear.
- The ITV history is the official, unalterable record of mileage — the benchmark to check against.
What the report shows in this case
- Mileage recorded at each ITV inspection.
- Full inspection history across the car’s life.
- Dates and results of each ITV to place every reading in time.
How to spot a rolled-back odometer
- Note the mileage shown on the car’s dashboard.
- Compare it against every line of the ITV history in the report.
- Be suspicious if the figures drop from one inspection to the next or jump inconsistently.
- Cross-check the mileage against the car’s age and declared usage.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the ITV history reliable for mileage?
Because the mileage is officially recorded at each inspection and stored. Unlike the dashboard, it cannot be edited backwards.
How often is mileage recorded?
At every ITV the vehicle passes. The frequency depends on the car’s age, but each inspection leaves a dated reading.
What do I do if I detect fraud?
Use the discrepancy to renegotiate or walk away. Tampering with an odometer can carry legal consequences for whoever does it.
Does this work for imported cars?
For cars on Spanish plates, yes — though an imported car will have less Spanish ITV history and therefore fewer readings to check against.
Check the recorded mileage
Look up the official ITV history and confirm the car’s mileage is what the seller claims.