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WL59 VZP

2009 Morgan Aero 8

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

17,224 mi
Last recorded17,224 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Morgan Aero 813,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 VZP
MakeMorgan
ModelAero 8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 17,224 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 17,224 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 14,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 14,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 13,713 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 13,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 11,032 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 10,840 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 8,626 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 8,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 7,595 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 7,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 5,327 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 3,964 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 3,258 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 2,696 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 2,212 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 1,851 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 1,614 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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WL59 VZP is a 2009 Morgan Aero 8 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Morgan Aero 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 13,822 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 Morgan Aero 8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL59 VZP, 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 17 years old, this Morgan Aero 8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WL59 VZP registered?

WL59 VZP is a 2009 Morgan Aero 8, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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The MOT history for WL59 VZP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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