Car statistics
BYD Sealion 5 statistics
How many BYD Sealion 5s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
- Licensed in Great Britain 2,330 0.0% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 0 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 533 of 1,159 models we cover
- Licensed count At its peak highest since 2026
- Declared off the road 0.0% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Hybrid 100.0% of those licensed
How many BYD Sealion 5s are left in Great Britain?
There were 2,330 BYD Sealion 5s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 0 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2026.
BYD Sealion 5s licensed in Great Britain
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,330 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
BYD Sealion 5 MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of BYD Sealion 5s 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 Sealion 5 safety recalls
We found no recalls for the BYD Sealion 5 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 Sealion 5. 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 Sealion 5 with other BYD models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYD Sealion 5 | 2,330 | 0.0% | 0 | 533 | Hybrid |
| BYD Seal | 49,851 | +440.9% | 105 | 151 | Plug-in hybrid |
| BYD Dolphin | 13,025 | +217.6% | 30 | 310 | Electric |
| BYD Atto 3 | 10,161 | +85.4% | 24 | 336 | Electric |
| BYD Seal 6 | 1,822 | 0.0% | 0 | 572 | Plug-in hybrid |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 2,330 Sealion 5 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
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