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245. Defects
Defects are faults, damage or wear that can affect a vehicle’s safety, roadworthiness or compliance with technical requirements. Defects may involve tyres, brakes, lights, steering, suspension, windows, bodywork, electrical systems or other components. Some are minor and should be repaired as soon as possible, while serious or dangerous defects can make the vehicle unsafe to drive. Drivers should regularly check their vehicle and repair problems before they become a safety risk.
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How are vehicle defects classified during technical inspection in Belgium?
Belgian technical inspections distinguish between minor, serious and dangerous defects. The result determines whether the vehicle receives a green or red inspection certificate and whether reinspection is required.
What happens if only minor defects are found in Belgium?
A vehicle can receive a green inspection certificate with remarks. Some defects must be repaired as soon as possible, while others must be monitored even though no immediate reinspection is required.
What happens if serious defects are found in Belgium?
Serious defects can result in a red inspection certificate with limited validity. In Flanders, code 2 normally gives 15 days to repair the defects and present the vehicle for reinspection.

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