Tbh, if you have only passed your test 8 months the best thing to do is to wait until you have built up some no claims. This way you can afford something like an fr ibiza and not throw away your money on a 1.4. Subtle mods is all i plan to do until i have built up my no claims!
Good advice.
Theres no point wasting money on a 1.4 only to get little gains. Do subtle mods and make it look how you want, then in a year or two buy something better (FR/Cupra). This way you wont waste your money as you can transfer mods across to your new car.