Ford Fiesta
£240- Year
- 2005
- Mileage
- 122,694 miles
- Approx. Weight (tonnes)
- 1.28
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Use Car.co.uk to scrap your car in Colchester if you want free collection, prompt bank transfer and an environmentally friendly service from a company that is backed by more than 15,000 verified TrustPilot reviews and over 21,000 vehicle quotes and collections in Colchester. Our licensed ATFs handle every step in line with UK regulations and environmental standards, ensuring a smooth and transparent process from initial quote to collection and payment.
Regardless of whether your car has suffered wear and tear driving up and down the A12 to London during rush hour, or if you have been impacted by the ever-growing list of potholes, we have you covered and will find the best place to scrap your car in Colchester with the best prices.
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Enter your Colchester postcode and vehicle registration number to receive an instant scrap car quote in under 30 seconds. We accept damaged cars, including write-offs, non-starters, non-runners and vehicles without an MOT, through the same system.
Once we have compared offers from local providers, you will be offered the best price for your car.


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There are a number of factors, including car weight and condition, which are considered when it comes to calculating scrap car values. The average prices below should help to give you an idea of what you might get for your car in Colchester.
| Make | Year | Mileage | Approx. Weight (tonnes) | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 2005 | 122,694 miles | 1.28 | £240 |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 2008 | 121,791 miles | 1.28 | £213 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2006 | 143,725 miles | 1.32 | £232 |
| Peugeot 207 | 2007 | 102,867 miles | 1.26 | £220 |
| Renault Clio | 2006 | 101,652 miles | 1.03 | £182 |
| BMW 3 Series | 2007 | 159,238 miles | 1.48 | £296 |
| Citroen C3 | 2008 | 114,765 miles | 1.4 | £277 |
Figures are illustrative only. Prices vary with market conditions, weight, and overall car condition. For an accurate quote for your scrap car, get an instant quote online.


Car.co.uk scraps all types of vehicles in Colchester, including but not limited to vans, electric and hybrid vehicles, written-off vehicles, SORN vehicles, and cars with high mileage, from older hatchbacks to 4x4s and saloons. We accept cars in any condition, with fair prices guaranteed for all.
After your car has been collected and the paperwork has been completed, you will receive your quoted fee via bank transfer immediately. The car is then taken to one of our licensed Authorised Treatment Facilities (AFTs), where the condition of the car is assessed, rather than it being sent immediately to a car scrap yard in Colchester.
Depollution comes first, where the team removes hazardous materials and fluids, which helps protect the environment. Each vehicle is then dismantled by skilled technicians, who remove any reusable parts. Technicians assess catalytic converter value alongside other valuable components, and they extract them before crushing starts.
The value of your scrap car depends on various factors, including the weight, condition, make, model, current metal prices, and whether the vehicle has salvageable parts. The average price paid in Colchester for a scrap car is £254, but for a bespoke price, check your scrap car value online.
No, you don't have to be present for the collection of your scrap car in Colchester. You can nominate someone aged 18 or over to hand the vehicle over, provided they have access to the car plus the agreed paperwork.
Yes, you can scrap a car without a V5C logbook. Photo ID, proof of address, and supporting paperwork such as MOT certificates or service history are acceptable alternatives.
Yes, you can scrap a car with no MOT in Colchester. MOT status doesn't affect the valuation or collection, and a no MOT vehicle can still be removed as long as it's accessible for the driver and loading equipment at the pickup address.
We cover all postcodes within Colchester and surrounding areas, including Wivenhoe, Brightlingsea, Clacton-on-Sea, Manningtree, and Tiptree, with free vehicle collection from any address in the coverage area. Other places are also covered, so enter your postcode for a scrap quote in Colchester, and we'll confirm availability straight away.
To scrap your career in Colchester, you'll need V5C log book, photo ID and proof of address. If the V5C logbook is missing, you can usually still proceed with alternative paperwork such as MOT certificates or service history.
We can issue a Certificate of Destruction upon request. This takes seven days to process, but once issued, it removes the previous owner from the DVLA register, so further responsibility ends.
You cannot scrap a car with outstanding finance. All outstanding finance must be settled first, unless the finance company give consent for it to be scrapped.
Cars can be scrapped without keys. Missing keys will not prevent collection or have an impact on the quoted price, as specialist loading equipment is used to move the vehicle safely.
To avoid scrap car scams in Colchester, avoid cash-in-hand deals, unlicensed collectors, and last-minute price drops on collection day. Legitimate payments are made by bank transfer, not cash, under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, and Car.co.uk offers a safer route with a 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating from 15,000+ reviews.

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