Driving a BYD means embracing electric innovation and efficiency. To keep your vehicle running smoothly and safely, regular EV servicing and annual MOT checks are key. They help maintain performance, identify potential issues early, and ensure your BYD remains road legal and reliable.
At Blackcircles.com, booking your BYD MOT or EV service is straightforward. Enter your car details, compare prices from trusted local garages, and choose a convenient time. No hidden extras—just expert care and transparent pricing.
With a UK-wide network of over
2,200 garages, you’re always close to reliable EV servicing. Whether it’s your annual MOT or a full EV health check, we’re here to help keep your BYD in top condition.
Does Blackcircles offer MOT & Services for BYD’s?
Yes, Blackcircles offers
MOTs and
electric vehicle servicing for a range of BYD models. Our trusted partner garages use specialist tools and procedures to care for BYD’s all-electric and hybrid systems.
BYD MOT & Service
At Blackcircles.com, we make it easy to look after your BYD by offering MOT and EV servicing packages that can be booked together in one simple step. Combining both not only saves time but may offer better value.
Coming soonBYD MOT Only
If your BYD is due an MOT, you can book an MOT-only appointment through Blackcircles.com. MOTs include required checks like brakes, lights, emissions, suspension, and tyres—completed by DVSA-approved garages.
Whether you drive the BYD Atto 3, Dolphin or Seal, your MOT will be handled by EV-capable professionals. Quotes for any repairs are provided with full transparency.
You can book your MOT up to one month before it’s due.
Book BYD MOTElectric BYD Service
Even though BYD models don’t need oil changes or traditional engine maintenance, they still require routine inspections to stay safe and efficient. Our EV servicing includes checks such as:
- High-voltage battery condition
- Cooling and thermal management system
- Brake wear and fluid levels
- Tyre tread and pressure
- Suspension and steering review
- Charging port condition and system diagnostics
All work is carried out by garages trained to handle EV systems safely and correctly.
Book EV ServiceOther BYD Car Services Available
Alongside MOTs and EV servicing, Blackcircles.com offers a range of maintenance options tailored to electric vehicles. Our services include:
- Brake pad and disc replacements
- Suspension alignment and diagnostics
- Battery and charging system checks
- Air conditioning servicing
- 12V auxiliary battery tests
Learn MoreTyres for BYD
Whether you drive a BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, or Seal, the right tyres are essential for performance, comfort, and safety. At Blackcircles.com, you can browse a wide range of EV-suitable tyres from trusted brands—many with noise-reducing and energy-efficient features.
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Popular BYD Models We Can MOT & Service at Blackcircles
BYD Atto 3 | BYD Dolphin
| BYD Seal
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BYD Han
| BYD Tang
| BYD Atto 2
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How to book an MOT and Service through Blackcircles?
- Enter your details and choose your service
Enter your vehicle registration and postcode to get started. We’ll help you find the right MOT or servicing option for your needs.
- Compare garages, prices and the features you’re looking for
Review trusted local garages with transparent pricing and the features that matter most to you.
- Choose a time and date that suits you
Pick a convenient slot from the available options—we offer flexible scheduling to fit your day.
- Secure online payment
Complete your booking safely through our secure online checkout system. It’s quick, easy, and protected.
What is the difference between a Major, Full, Interim Car Service?
When choosing a car service, it’s important to understand what’s included in each type. Here's a complete breakdown of the differences between an Interim, Full, and Major service, showing exactly what checks and replacements are carried out.
| Service Item
| Interim
| Full
| Major
|
|---|
| Engine Area
|
| Check for visible oil leaks
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Replace oil, oil filter & sump plug washer (if applicable)
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect and top up anti-freeze as required
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check condition & tension of fan / alternator
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check condition & tension of auxiliary belts
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check timing belt schedule & report as required
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect radiator and radiator cap
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Check coolant hoses
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Inspect expansion bottle, tank and cap
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Replace air filter
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect Fuel Filter & Caps
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Check fuel filter replacement schedule & report*
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Electrical Components Of Vehicle
|
| Inspect battery charge and terminals
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check spark plug schedule & report as required
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Check diesel plug indicator as appropriate
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Check horn operation
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect interior and exterior lights
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect warning lights
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect ignition leads, coils & distributor cap (if applicable)
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Steering & Suspension
|
| Check power steering & top up reservoir as required
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check steering components for wear and corrosion
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check condition of steering rack gaiters
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect wheel bearings
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect shock absorbers
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect suspension
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Drive System
|
| Inspect driveshaft, joints, gaiters and boots
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check & top up clutch & axle oil
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect clutch operation
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Check transmission
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Vehicle Interior / Exterior
|
| Inspect vehicle windscreen
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Top up windscreen wash as required
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect number plate
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior)
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect exhaust system & catalysts as appropriate
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check pollen filter schedule & report
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Inspect seatbelts front & rear
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect Fuel cap & fuel lines
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Check tyre tread depth
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check tyre pressures
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check tyres for uneven wear
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check tyre age
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check spare tyre
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect TPMS valves (if applicable)
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor (if applicable)
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Brakes
|
| Check brake pads for wear or damage
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check brake shoes for wear or damage
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Test and report brake fluid boiling point
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check brake fluid & replacement schedule & report*
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check calipers for leaks and security
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect operation of wheel cylinders & report links
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect brake hydraulic system
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect handbrake
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect ABS warning light
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Final Checks
|
| Road Test
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Reset vehicle service light as appropriate
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Update service book (if applicable)
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
Tip: A Full Service is typically recommended every 12 months or 12,000 miles, while a Major Service is ideal every 24 months or 24,000 miles. Interim Services are great between major intervals, especially for high-mileage drivers.
What is the difference between a Major, Full & Interim Hybrid Car Service?
Electric and hybrid vehicles require specialist servicing to keep them performing efficiently. Below is a complete checklist showing what's included in each level of Hybrid and EV servicing.
| Service Item
| Interim
| Full
| Major
|
|---|
| Engine Area
|
| Check for visible oil leaks
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Replace oil, oil filter & sump plug washer (if applicable)
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check inverter coolant
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check condition & tension of fan / alternator
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check condition & tension of auxiliary belts
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check timing belt schedule & report as required
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect radiator and radiator cap
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Check coolant hoses
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Inspect expansion bottle, tank and cap
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Replace air filter
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect Fuel Filter & Caps
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Check fuel filter replacement schedule & report*
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Electrical Components Of Vehicle
|
| Inspect battery charge and terminals
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check spark plug schedule & report as required
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Check horn operation
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect interior and exterior lights
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect warning lights
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect ignition leads, coils & distributor cap (if applicable)
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| EV Motor Check
|
| Visual check of high voltage cables & connectors
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Charging point & cable check
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Hybrid health diagnostic
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Steering & Suspension
|
| Check power steering & top up reservoir as required
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check steering components for wear and corrosion
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check condition of steering rack gaiters
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect wheel bearings
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect shock absorbers
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect suspension
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Drive System
|
| Inspect driveshaft, joints, gaiters and boots
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check & top up clutch & axle oil
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect clutch operation
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Check transmission
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Vehicle Interior / Exterior
|
| Inspect vehicle windscreen
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Top up windscreen wash as required
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect number plate
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior)
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect exhaust system & catalysts as appropriate
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check pollen filter schedule & report
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Inspect seatbelts front & rear
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect Fuel cap & fuel lines
| –
| –
| ✔️
|
| Check tyre tread depth
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check tyre pressures
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check tyres for uneven wear
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check tyre age
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check spare tyre
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect TPMS valves (if applicable)
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor (if applicable)
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Brakes
|
| Check brake pads for wear or damage
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check brake shoes for wear or damage
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Test and report brake fluid boiling point
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check brake fluid & replacement schedule & report*
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Check calipers for leaks and security
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect operation of wheel cylinders & report links
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect brake hydraulic system
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect handbrake
| –
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Inspect ABS warning light
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Final Checks
|
| Road Test
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Reset vehicle service light as appropriate
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
| Update service book (if applicable)
| ✔️
| ✔️
| ✔️
|
Electric Vehicle (EV) Service Checklist
This table shows a grouped list of what’s included in a standard EV service:
| Service Item
| Included
|
|---|
| Engine Area
|
| Check inverter coolant
| ✔️
|
| Electrical Components Of Vehicle
|
| Check horn operation
| ✔️
|
| Inspect interior and exterior lights
| ✔️
|
| Inspect warning lights
| ✔️
|
| EV Motor Check
| ✔️
|
| Visual check of high volt cables & connectors
| ✔️
|
| Charging point & cable check
| ✔️
|
| Steering & Suspension
|
| Check steering components for wear and corrosion
| ✔️
|
| Check condition of steering rack gaiters
| ✔️
|
| Inspect wheel bearings
| ✔️
|
| Inspect shock absorbers
| ✔️
|
| Inspect suspension
| ✔️
|
| Vehicle Interior / Exterior
|
| Inspect vehicle windscreen
| ✔️
|
| Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function
| ✔️
|
| Top up windscreen wash as required
| ✔️
|
| Inspect number plate
| ✔️
|
| Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior)
| ✔️
|
| Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks
| ✔️
|
| Inspect seatbelts front & rear
| ✔️
|
| Check tyre tread depth
| ✔️
|
| Check tyre pressures
| ✔️
|
| Check tyres for uneven wear
| ✔️
|
| Check tyre age
| ✔️
|
| Inspect TPMS valves (if applicable)
| ✔️
|
| Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor (if applicable)
| ✔️
|
| Check spare tyre
| ✔️
|
| Check pollen filter schedule & report
| ✔️
|
| Brakes
|
| Check brake pads for wear or damage
| ✔️
|
| Check calipers for leaks and security
| ✔️
|
| Check brake shoes for wear or damage
| ✔️
|
| Inspect operation of wheel cylinders & report links
| ✔️
|
| Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion
| ✔️
|
| Inspect brake hydraulic system
| ✔️
|
| Inspect handbrake
| ✔️
|
| Test and report brake fluid boiling point
| ✔️
|
| Inspect ABS warning light
| ✔️
|
| Check brake fluid & replacement schedule & report*
| ✔️
|
| Final Checks
|
| Road Test
| ✔️
|
| Update service book (if applicable)
| ✔️
|
Note: Hybrid and EVs benefit from fewer moving parts than traditional engines but still require dedicated servicing to maintain battery health, regenerative braking systems, and electronics.
