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Aging vehicle fleet in Spain

Overview

Reports indicate that the average age of the vehicle fleet in Spain has reached a record 14.6 years. This figure represents a significant increase since 2010, with nearly half of all passenger cars in the country being more than 15 years old.

Research highlights that this aging fleet poses substantial safety risks. Vehicles with poor mechanical maintenance are linked to a five-fold higher likelihood of fatality in accidents, contributing to at least 670 deaths and over 23,000 injuries between 2015 and 2024. Additionally, older cars exhibit 70% more defects than newer models, and rising repair costs have led many owners to delay essential maintenance.

Economic factors are cited as a driver for this trend. Data suggests the aging fleet reflects broader economic stagnation, noting that real wages in Spain have experienced minimal growth compared to other European nations.

Entities

ANFAC · Spain · Fundación Línea Directa · Centro Zaragoza · AECA‑ITV

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Spain vehicle fleet reaches record average age of 14.6 years

    Spain's average car age has reached a record high of 14.6 years, with nearly half of all passenger vehicles being over 15 years old, according to Anfac's 2025 report.

  2. 14 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Spain’s aging car fleet drives up fatal crash risk

    Spain’s older, poorly maintained cars raise fatal crash risk five‑fold, with 670 deaths since 2015, while manufacturers extend oil‑change intervals thanks to better lubricants.

Sources

libremercado.com · uwyo.edu