2000 Fiat Punto elx 8v review from UK and Ireland

Both front seats didn't tilt and slide when delivered.

Bonnet both front wings and both front doors where out of line when delivered.

Electronic control unit replaced at 1500 miles.

All side mouldings fell off 1500 miles.

Rear seat backs rattled never fixed correctly.

Dash and radio rattled, again never fixed.

Rear stereo speakers and covers never fitted properly and rattled.

Rear quarter lights never fitted properly and rattled.

Passenger front seat tilt and slide mechanism failed and was replaced.

Electronic power steering failed whilst driving and was replaced.

Both rear shock absorbers became noisy and was replaced.

I could only get 2-3 litres off fuel in before the pump gun clicked of this problem was never solved.

Numerous rattles from inside and out most of which were never solved.

Good looking car excellent features.

Poor build quality and no quality control at factory.

Suspension to stiff for British roads.

Ride and ride height very poor compared to other similar makes.

1242 8v engine pretty good, but a bit noisy at medium to high revs and a bit lumpy at low revs due to emission laws.

Interior very well thought out, but poorly put together.

Fuel economy very good.

Road noise very intrusive.