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SL52 FKX

2002 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,435 mi
Last recorded28,435 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Morgan Aero 820,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 FKX
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 28,435 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 26,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 24,464 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 23,485 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 22,554 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 21,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 20,340 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 19,369 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 19,369 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 18,370 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 18,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,209 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 15,262 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 13,928 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 13,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 13,131 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 12,310 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 10,139 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 8,395 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 7,130 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 5,627 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 3,675 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan Aero 8?

Based on 4,650 MOT tests across 388 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
859
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Headlamp aim too low 36
Headlamp aim too high 30
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 29
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SL52 FKX is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 20,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Aero 8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL52 FKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Aero 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL52 FKX registered?

SL52 FKX is a 2002 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is SL52 FKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 FKX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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