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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.

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.

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.

A dangerous defect can result in a prohibition on using the vehicle in traffic. The vehicle must be repaired before it can return to normal use.

Yes. Missing, defective, badly adjusted or non-compliant lights can result in a red inspection certificate. Extremely serious lighting defects, such as all brake lights being defective, can lead to a prohibition on use.

Yes. Tyres are checked for tread depth, damage and condition. A tyre worn below the legal minimum can result in rejection and, depending on the severity and applicable inspection rules, a prohibition on use.

This depends on the type of red certificate. A vehicle with a limited-validity certificate may be driven only under the applicable restrictions, while a vehicle with a prohibition on use may not circulate normally.