Definition
The ITV card (ficha técnica) is the official document that accompanies the vehicle for its entire life and lists its technical characteristics (plate, make, model, VIN, mass, etc.), authorised modifications and inspection history. It must be carried in the vehicle and shown to officers on demand.
Key facts
- Must be carried in the vehicle, along with the registration certificate and insurance.
- Records the date and result of every technical inspection (ITV).
- Major modifications (engine, brakes, suspension) must be entered on the card.
- How often those inspections fall due has its own glossary entry (ITV frequency).
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In the DGT exam
- In a private car that is not serving as an escort vehicle, must an additional reflective vest be carried for each passenger?
- A car uses a spare wheel as its provision for a puncture, with no alternative system. What must it carry to enable a wheel change?
- Which date is normally used to calculate the next periodic ITV inspection, and what exception applies when it is brought forward by up to 30 days?