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BYD

Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 2 models from 171 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included).

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Avg Pass Rate

97%

Total Tests

171

Models

2

Years Covered

2023-2023

Most Popular

Atto 3

102 tests

About BYD Cars

BYD has an average MOT pass rate of 97% in our data. That's 12 points above the 85% average across all models in our data.

BYD has 2 models in our data, covering 1 year (2023 to 2023).

BYD Fuel Types

BYD models in our data come in 2 electric variants (each model counted once, under the fuel type recorded for most of its tests). BYD is among the manufacturers offering electric options in the UK market.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Electric)
£555
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,010
Per month£84/mo

Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year and average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026). Insurance not included.

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How reliable is BYD?

vs average of all models+12 points (85% avg)
Models with 85%+ pass rate2 of 2

All BYD Models

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ModelYearsPass RateTestsFuel
Atto 31 yr96%102Electric
Atto 3 Design1 yr97%69Electric

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