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Pontiac Firebird

Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 5,700 cc

ELV 15MOT history

ELV 15 is a yellow petrol Pontiac Firebird first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 210,108 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
210,108 km
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
6,151 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ELV 15
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Pontiac
Model
Firebird
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ELV 15 was last recorded at 210,108 km on 26 Aug 2026, 3,001 km more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,107 km · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,001 km
Average per year
6,151 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,108 km
  • 2025 – 207,107 km
  • 2024 – 204,210 km
  • 2023 – 202,703 km
  • 2020 – 198,074 km
  • 2019 – 196,353 km
  • 2018 – 194,051 km
  • 2017 – 192,196 km
  • 2016 – 188,777 km
  • 2015 – 185,915 km
  • 2014 – 182,408 km
  • 2013 – 174,907 km
  • 2012 – 167,698 km
  • 2011 – 160,344 km
  • 2010 – 147,117 km
  • 2009 – 136,055 km
  • 2007 – 105,054 km
  • 2006 – 86,948 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,108 km
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and Rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

36 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,108 km (+3,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    210,108 km
    Test number
    511470927121
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and Rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass207,107 km (+2,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    207,107 km
    Test number
    313299225323
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass204,210 km (+1,507)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    204,210 km
    Test number
    321226150961
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass202,703 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    202,703 km
    Test number
    861431384501
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass201,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    201,207 miles
    Test number
    925019246060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    894616263816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    900723015472
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass198,074 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    198,074 km
    Test number
    105776284923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail198,074 km (+22)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,074 km
    Test number
    851829634581
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Fail198,052 km (+1,699)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,052 km
    Test number
    908833205620
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking on outer edge.side wall has a cut but not deep enough to expose cords.275/40/17. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass196,353 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    196,353 km
    Test number
    132495897730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked yeiiow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail196,353 km (+2,302)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,353 km
    Test number
    397139763800
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked yeiiow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass194,051 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    194,051 km
    Test number
    633760493922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  14. Fail194,051 km (+1,855)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,051 km
    Test number
    640171534474
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  15. Pass192,196 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    192,196 km
    Test number
    531114291432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail192,196 km (+74)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,196 km
    Test number
    501100578768
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail192,122 km5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,122 km
    Test number
    342148510172
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Head lamp lens has crack.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass188,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    188,831 miles
    Test number
    544733769662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail188,777 km (+2,862)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,777 km
    Test number
    338019332750
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split. (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  20. Pass185,915 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    185,915 km
    Test number
    863403414243
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Fail185,915 km (+3,507)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,915 km
    Test number
    806697236975
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Fail182,408 km4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,408 km
    Test number
    616350514232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass182,408 km (+7,501)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    182,408 km
    Test number
    875860814245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass174,907 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    174,907 km
    Test number
    709961033219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail174,907 km (+7,209)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,907 km
    Test number
    567011233275
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEML light on

  26. Pass167,698 km5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    167,698 km
    Test number
    736427822274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail167,689 km (+7,345)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,689 km
    Test number
    267797122298
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass160,344 km4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    160,344 km
    Test number
    186378621297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Fail160,344 km (+13,227)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,344 km
    Test number
    838458321293
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass147,117 km (+11,062)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    147,117 km
    Test number
    694371220200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass136,055 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    136,055 km
    Test number
    614606729289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass122,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    122,039 miles
    Test number
    712265928273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail122,039 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,039 miles
    Test number
    980305328260
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  34. Pass105,054 km (+18,106)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    105,054 km
    Test number
    462265227293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass86,948 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    86,948 km
    Test number
    312160136456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail86,948 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,948 km
    Test number
    933260936241
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about ELV 15

What vehicle is registration ELV 15 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ELV 15 on a yellow petrol Pontiac Firebird first used on 1 Sept 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does ELV 15 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ELV 15 is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on ELV 15?
The MOT on ELV 15 is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ELV 15 done?
ELV 15 was recorded at 210,108 km at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,151 km a year.
Has ELV 15 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ELV 15 has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on ELV 15 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on ELV 15 find?
ELV 15 passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear.; front coil spring corroded both sides; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear..

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