Technical Punto Mk1 Problems

[lonegun]

I have had my punto sx 60 5 door for 3 years now and had nothing but problems

1 week of having it exhaust fell off
3 months of having it head gasket went
12 months service and mot FAILED new P side rear suspention bushed
17 months new thermostate
18 months head gasket went again
21 months drivers side rear suspention bushed
24 months MOT FAILED brake lights
30 months head gasket went again 3rd time
36 months head gasket went again 4th time new cynder head and gasket plus MOT failed again this time on number plate lights
37 months rear wiper stuck and gone all rusted

I have no luck with this car

but I got in on 34k and now its on 74k

anyone else had problems like mine.

 

[custard]

well if you break down your problems then the real one is the head gasket. if it was done correctly then it should have lasted longer. im guessing whoever did it wasnt skimming the head. outwith that its consumables through 40,000 miles of driving

 

[dave]

yep they not do head right usaly need skim, new bolts and surfaces must be as clean as new.