Surron Light Bee (2020)
2020 Surron Light Bee
CarHunch analysed 248 real MOT records for the 2020 Surron Light Bee. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2020 Surron Light Bee is in serious trouble on the MOT: just 12.6% pass on first attempt versus the UK average of 80%, signalling widespread reliability problems across the 248 vehicles tested. The dangerous defect rate of 0.8% is mercifully low, but the median Carhunch score of 45 reflects a vehicle cohort that simply isn't roadworthy.
The median mileage of only 893 miles at test tells you these are barely-used machines failing their MOTs, which points to poor build quality or design rather than wear-and-tear. With an average of just 0.04 failures and 0.1 advisories per vehicle, the issue isn't cumulative—it's that most vehicles fail on first inspection for fundamental reasons, suggesting you should avoid this model unless you're prepared for substantial remedial work before any purchase is safe to ride.
What to check before buying a 2020 Surron Light Bee
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Surron Light Bee vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2020 Surron Light Bee vehicles fall between 556 and 1,474 miles.
2020 Surron Light Bee — Still on the Road
13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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