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2026 BYD Seal Excellence EV AWD Electricity · BC75 AVU

BC75 AVU

2026 BYD Seal Excellence EV AWD (electricity). First registered 01 Feb 2026. MOT status: No details held by DVLA. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
BYD SEAL EXCELLENCE EV AWD
Year / Origin
2026 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
No details held by DVLA
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
ELECTRICITY
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Not due
First MOT due 02 Feb 2029
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2027
Fuel Type
ELECTRICITY
Year
2026
Engine
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BC75 AVU Key Findings

  • First MOT due by 02/02/2029
  • Taxed until 01/02/2027

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MOT Status

First MOT not yet due

This vehicle is too new to require an MOT test. UK law requires the first MOT by the third anniversary of registration.

First MOT due by 02/02/2029

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
100
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Too new for MOT
✓ Taxed
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IMPORTED RECORD

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CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory

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Buying Score
50/100
Risk Level
Medium
Medium
Est. Annual Cost
£1,200-£1,600
Mileage
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Our Verdict

Exercise caution due to the lack of hist

Since this vehicle is less than a year old, your primary focus should be on the manufacturer's warranty and the digital service history. Ensure that all software updates and scheduled checks have been performed according to BYD's requirements, as these are critical for electric vehicles of this complexity.

When negotiating, ask for proof of the original sale and any recent maintenance performed since February 2026. Because there is no MOT history to indicate how the car has been treated, a thorough check of the tyre tread, brake pads, and suspension components is essential to ensure it hasn't been driven aggressively.

As an all-electric AWD model, running costs will be primarily driven by electricity prices and insurance groups. While fuel costs are typically lower than petrol or diesel equivalents, the AWD system may place it in a higher insurance bracket than single-motor variants.

Maintenance costs for this model are generally lower due to fewer moving parts, but you should budget for periodic tyre replacements, which can be more expensive on heavy, high-torque EVs. Estimated annual running costs include charging, insurance, and scheduled inspections.

With no MOT history available to highlight previous failures or advisories, you must conduct a comprehensive visual inspection. Specifically, check the condition of the tyres for uneven wear, which could indicate alignment issues common in high-torque electric vehicles.

Inspect the charging port for any signs of damage or debris, and verify that the vehicle comes with the correct charging cables. Given the lack of historical data, pay close attention to the exterior bodywork and any signs of minor impacts that may not have been documented in a formal test.

This BYD SEAL EXCELLENCE EV AWD is a near-new vehicle, first registered in February 2026. While the model aggregate data shows an 89.7% average MOT pass rate across 12,827 vehicles, this specific blue AWD variant has no recorded MOT history to reference. Potential buyers must rely entirely on the physical inspection and service records rather than historical test results.

Aggregate data for this model shows an 89.7% MOT pass rate across a large sample of 12,827 vehicles.

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MOT Status

First MOT not yet due

This vehicle is too new to require an MOT test. UK law requires the first MOT by the third anniversary of registration.

First MOT due by 02/02/2029