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S444 ERB

2009 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,822 mi
Last recorded51,822 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 ERB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 51,822 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 33,083 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 33,083 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 20,234 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 19,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear parking brake performance poor and parking lever has no reserve travel

brake fluid needs changing turned a dark colour

exhaust front flexi joint very worn

Fail 28 Oct 2022 19,971 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel tank cap seal split and no longer seals the fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear parking brake performance poor and parking lever has no reserve travel

brake fluid needs changing turned a dark colour

exhaust front flexi joint very worn

Pass 3 Nov 2021 19,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 19,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chassis has under seal coating

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Oct 2020 19,404 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chassis has under seal coating

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Oct 2019 19,276 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 19,276 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 18,993 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 18,600 miles

Offside and nearside wiper blades slightly deteriorated but still clearing screen

Pass 27 Oct 2016 17,394 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 17,394 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,681 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 16,087 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 15,284 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 10,382 miles

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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S444 ERB is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 45,997 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S444 ERB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S444 ERB registered?

S444 ERB is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is S444 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S444 ERB 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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