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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Comfort EV 1.6L Electric · F13 BAE

F13 BAE

2025 BYD Sealion 7 Comfort EV (1.6L, electric). First registered 30 Jun 2025. Recorded mileage 42,835 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
BYD SEALION 7 COMFORT EV
Year / Origin
2025 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
42,835 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Electric · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Electric
Year
2025
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 19 December 2025 at 42,835 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating the car currently meets all safety and emissions standards. This follows a clean pass in December 2024 at 38,325 miles, suggesting that the mechanical condition remains well-preserved and free of recurring structural defects over the last several years. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,284 miles per year. Between December 2022 and December 2025, the car covered 13,486 miles, showing consistent but light-duty usage. The only recorded failure occurred on 14 December 2024 at 38,202 miles, which was rectified just five days later for the successful test at 38,325 miles. This short interval suggests a minor consumable issue or a simple adjustment that was addressed immediately, rather than a systemic mechanical failure or neglect. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components associated with low-mileage, older vehicles. While the record shows excellent upkeep, long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber components such as suspension bushes and sidewalls. Inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as low use often results in rust forming on the rotors between drives. Since the MOT history shows no history of structural rust or fluid leaks, the vehicle appears to have been well-maintained, provided the fluids have been changed according to time intervals rather than just mileage.
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F13 BAE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
  • 42,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

F13 BAE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2025 Byd Sealion 7 Comfort Ev (F13 BAE) between December 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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ADVISORY

F13 BAE Mileage History

  1. 09/12/202229,349 mi
  2. 24/11/202333,625 mi+4,276 mi
  3. 14/12/202438,202 mi+4,577 mi
  4. 19/12/202438,325 mi+123 mi
  5. 19/12/202542,835 mi+4,510 mi

Average of roughly 4,454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
95
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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