My son has informed me that his local garage whilst having the MOT, has pointed out the High level rear brake lights dont work.
Passed the test Ok though.
Cant be a single bulb as the entire strip is out
I am wondering as he has the basic Punto 2010, 2 dr 1.4, would this have been wired up at the Factory
Just trying to avoid a special trip then to find no supply to it ?

Yes they are OEM check the light for corrosion on the plug and power tracks..

Then if no joy breaks in wires in the flexi cable duct

Andy

Thanks for that reply, at least i know the lights are powered up on this model, whatever the mysterious fault

My money is on a break in the wires inside the flexible cover that the wires run through between the hatch and the car body - usual place they go

Check power at the light by removing the light (there's a thread under "guides") and check with a multi-meter, if no power then track back the wiring to the flexi rubber boot

Thanks all
It may be a few days before I can get access to the car as my son, lives away
I will let you know the outcome

Update
When I pulled out the lamp the connector was loose
Pushed that back in and perfect

I followed the instructions to remove the lamp:-
Remove the 2 rubber bungs inside the boot
Release the 2 clips underneath the lamp housing with a screwdriver and pushing the lamp upwards so that it released from the bodywork.
Didnt work - half in and half out
The bottom half released ok but the top half was firmly stuck into the bodywork
Finally with the little movement it provided, I found the top had 4 clips which I managed to release with a small bladed screwdriver
Pushing these additional clips down finally released the lamp