BYD Seal statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 49,851 +440.9% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 105 Off the road, not taxed
• Rank by number licensed No. 151 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed count At its peak highest since 2023
• New registrations in 2025 35,491 registered for the first time
• Most common fuel Plug-in hybrid 53.2% of those licensed

How many BYD Seals are left in Great Britain?

There were 49,851 BYD Seals licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 105 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2023.

BYD Seal MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of BYD Seals in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

BYD Seal engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 36,814 BYD Seals licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 54.1% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc. The share with an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc has grown from 27.2% in 2024 to 54.1%. Electric made up 72.8% of those licensed in 2024 and 45.9% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

BYD Seal safety recalls

We found no recalls for the BYD Seal in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every BYD Seal. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Compare the BYD Seal with other BYD models