The engine management light MUST come on (self test) with the ignition then go off when the engine is started.
If it does not the car will fail an MOT.
I suggest you take the car to an MOT station, preferably one run by your local council, and get it tested immediately while it is still under warranty
If/when it fails go directly to trading standards.
The dealer sounds like a proper cowboy.
lex888
September 2009