ive hadthis car 7 months and think it is brilliant, only had 1 problem with it because of the previouse owner but this was covered by warranty, only think i can say is bad is that is has a lot of tyre noise but otherwise its brilliant..

Had a basic Seat Ibiza 1.2 reference for 4 years. Traded for 1.4s [2008] which comes with alloys, sports suspension, sports steering wheel, sports seats... Much more comfortable esp. on motorway; Speed sensitive power steering very good; Wind noise entered cabin [driver's side] from first delivery [worryingly] but eventually traced it myself to a minute gap between the wing mirror attachment and the rubber exterior door seal-duct tape [only 2"] temporarily covering gap but clear sealant needed to permanently fix it. Seen that this is not uncommon although on other models it can come from door seal and window seal too.

My husband and son advised me to buy the Seat Ibiza on the grounds that it won the small car of the year. In the 6 years I've had it, it has cost me nearly as much in repairs and services as it cost me to buy.

As a first car, it makes you feel safe, also by knowing it is made with VW parts. These cars are good value for money and make a smooth ride.