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Pontiac Firebird

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 3,400 cc

L122 SEVMOT history

L122 SEV is a red petrol Pontiac Firebird first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,683 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2025
Mileage
120,683 km
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,194 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L122 SEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Pontiac
Model
Firebird
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L122 SEV was last recorded at 120,683 km on 25 Aug 2026, 2,256 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,427 km · 10 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,256 km
Average per year
1,194 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,683 km
  • 2024 – 118,427 km
  • 2023 – 117,503 km
  • 2022 – 114,512 km
  • 2021 – 112,094 km
  • 2019 – 111,106 km
  • 2018 – 109,010 km
  • 2017 – 107,847 km
  • 2016 – 106,665 km
  • 2015 – 104,315 km
  • 2014 – 100,584 km
  • 2012 – 98,584 km
  • 2011 – 98,520 km
  • 2010 – 97,345 km
  • 2009 – 95,997 km
  • 2005 – 95,832 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,683 km
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,683 km (+2,256)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,683 km
    Test number
    496313445913
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass118,427 km (+924)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,427 km
    Test number
    217947694511
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass117,503 km (+2,991)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,503 km
    Test number
    839971523434
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass114,512 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,512 km
    Test number
    574956921503
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail114,512 km (+2,418)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,512 km
    Test number
    468365431071
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass112,094 km (+988)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,094 km
    Test number
    371918100684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,106 km (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,106 km
    Test number
    342872108841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,010 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,010 km
    Test number
    324762704683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,010 km (+1,163)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,010 km
    Test number
    387082095952
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass107,847 km (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,847 km
    Test number
    390707111290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,665 km (+2,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,665 km
    Test number
    155691704211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside front manifold (7.1.2)

  12. Pass104,315 km (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,315 km
    Test number
    245960585433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,584 km (+2,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,584 km
    Test number
    797572894053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass98,584 km (+64)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    98,584 km
    Test number
    506980342320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,520 km (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,520 km
    Test number
    495478401491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,345 km (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,345 km
    Test number
    303168790223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,997 km (+165)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,997 km
    Test number
    562042189203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,832 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    95,832 km
    Test number
    880632405381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L122 SEV

Does L122 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L122 SEV expired on 8 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L122 SEV?
The MOT on L122 SEV expired on 8 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L122 SEV done?
L122 SEV was recorded at 120,683 km at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 1,194 km a year.
Has L122 SEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L122 SEV has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L122 SEV 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 L122 SEV find?
L122 SEV failed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside headlamp aim too low, and 6 more.

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