hi i have a punto mia mk2 2001 1.2 8v its an insurance total lose that i am putting back on the road i have fitted new battery to get it started so i can move it around (not push it) and it started fine but just won't pickup(rev up) so it won't move it has a timing belt cover broke but the timing belt is in one piece and like i said it starts as anyone got any ideas please many thanks

How long has the car been laying for... ?

its been layed around for approx 6-7 months i am just about to start repairs if i can drive it thanks

So what happens when you press down on the pedal does it try and rev or just nothing..?

no it does nothing you can put your foot to the floor and it stays the same

I would try the rev lever in the engine bay see if it revs up when pulling it have you tryed this...

thanks for prompt reply do you mean throttle linkage on throttle body no i havent tried this but wouldnt cable feel seized or pedal drop to the floor if cable etc was broken throttle pedal feels ok just not revving engine

Yes sorry i mean the throttle cable ect.. I would try it to be sure could be a problem with the throttle body itself..

sorry got it wrong yes it does rev up but it is very missy and very sluggish its flat as a fart you can put your foot to the floor and it takes for ever to rev up there is no life in it only done 40000 miles any more ideas thanks