Fetching MOT records from DVSA for DOLPHIN…
Fetching MOT records from DVSA for DOLPHIN…
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BYD Dolphin. Check any Dolphin by registration number below.
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90.2%
Avg Pass Rate
-0.0%
vs BYD Avg
1
Year Ranges
Excellent
Reliability
The BYD Dolphin has an average MOT pass rate of 90.2%, which is 0.0 percentage points below the BYD brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Dolphin is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.
The most common reasons a BYD Dolphin fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Dolphin for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used BYD Dolphin, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
How the BYD Dolphin performs at MOT across different model years.
Based on 2,000 vehicles
0.7%
7.0%
The most common reasons a BYD Dolphin fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Compare MOT reliability across BYD models.
Common questions about the BYD Dolphin MOT and reliability.
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