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PG51 DKA

2001 Pontiac Firebird

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,393 mi
Last recorded101,393 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Pontiac Firebird46,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 DKA
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 101,393 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 101,311 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 98,176 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 96,150 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 94,173 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 92,544 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 91,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 89,651 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 86,078 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 86,073 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,888 miles

power steering oil around rack

Fail 16 Aug 2016 81,838 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 80,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,313 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 75,241 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 74,870 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 74,439 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,958 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 68,153 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 68,153 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,219 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 40,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

How Reliable is the Pontiac Firebird?

Based on 8,717 MOT tests across 1,065 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
640
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,065
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 140
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PG51 DKA is a 2001 Pontiac Firebird in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 46,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Pontiac Firebird fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PG51 DKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Firebird typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 25 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PG51 DKA registered?

PG51 DKA is a 2001 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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