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2025 BYD Seal U Design DM-I Phev AWD A 1.5L Hybrid electric · DU55 ELL

DU55 ELL

2025 BYD Seal U Design DM-I Phev AWD A (1.5L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 May 2025. Recorded mileage 50,232 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
BYD SEAL U DESIGN DM-I PHEV AWD A
Year / Origin
2025 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Mar 2024
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
50,232 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Mar 2024
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
HYBRID ELECTRIC
Year
2025
Engine
1497cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on a consistent history of clean MOT results. The most recent test conducted on 24 March 2023 passed with no recorded defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical and structural components met minimum legal standards at that time. This streak of passes suggests a proactive maintenance approach where issues were addressed before they became failures. Mileage data indicates a high rate of use during the early years of the vehicle. The record shows 35,379 miles in January 2020 and reached 50,232 miles by June 2022, representing an accumulation of approximately 15,000 miles over twenty-seven months. This usage is significantly higher than the UK annual average, and while the mileage for the March 2023 test is missing, the previous trend suggests the car was likely used for long-distance commuting rather than short city trips. Since no structural corrosion or mechanical failures were ever flagged in the history, a physical inspection should focus on standard wear items associated with high-mileage use. A buyer should verify the condition of the tyres for uneven wear and check the state of the brake pads and discs. Given the PHEV nature of the vehicle, it is also prudent to inspect the cooling system and suspension bushings for signs of premature degradation, as the MOT test does not cover the operational health of these specific components.

DU55 ELL Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2023
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
100
/ 100 · Excellent
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Too new for MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6

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DU55 ELL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Jun 2026, 16:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2025 Byd Seal U Design Dm-I Phev Awd A (DU55 ELL) between June 2022 and March 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY