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245. Défauts
Les défauts sont des pannes, dommages ou signes d’usure pouvant affecter la sécurité, l’aptitude à circuler ou la conformité technique d’un véhicule. Ils peuvent concerner les pneus, freins, feux, direction, suspension, vitres, carrosserie, systèmes électriques ou d’autres composants. Certains sont mineurs et doivent être réparés rapidement, tandis que des défauts graves ou dangereux peuvent rendre le véhicule impropre à la circulation. Le conducteur doit contrôler régulièrement son véhicule et réparer les problèmes avant qu’ils ne deviennent un risque.
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.
What happens if a dangerous defect is found in Belgium?
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.
Can a defective light cause a vehicle to fail inspection in Belgium?
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.
Can worn tyres cause a vehicle to fail inspection in Belgium?
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.
Can you drive with a red inspection certificate in Belgium?
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.

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