Ford Fiesta
£197- Year
- 2005
- Mileage
- 120,990 miles
- Approx. Weight (tonnes)
- 1.29
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As one of the UK’s most trusted online scrap car-buying services, Car.co.uk gives drivers across Devon a reliable way to sell their scrap vehicles with free scrap collection, prompt bank transfer and licensed, responsible recycling. Backed by over 59,000 vehicle quotes and collections recorded locally, we have a detailed understanding of local car value. Free vehicle collection is available from any Devon address; no hidden fees or towing charges apply. Licensed Authorised Treatment Facilities handle every step in line with UK regulations and environmental standards, ensuring an environmentally friendly process from start to finish.
Heavy use of the M5, A30 and A38, together with long rural stretches and stop-start local trips, can leave older vehicles facing increasing wear across Devon. Rougher surfaces and busy junctions can increase brake and clutch wear, while repeated journeys can put additional strain on older mechanical components. Fuel pump failure can also make an already expensive repair harder to justify, particularly when failed MOT work, accident damage or other faults have already reduced the vehicle's value.
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Get a current valuation for your car in Devon by entering your postcode and registration into the Car.co.uk quote tool. Your instant price will appear in under 30 seconds, and if you accept the offer, you can arrange a free collection immediately without waiting for a callback or completing additional forms. The quote engine covers write-offs, non-runners, no MOT cars and any no-MOT car.
Devon recorded 1,877 reported collisions involving 3,268 vehicles in 2024, including 33 fatal and 348 serious incidents. Not every collision results in a write-off, but substantial damage can leave some vehicles too costly to repair, making salvage or recycling the more sensible option.


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There are several reasons why scrap prices differ between vehicles. Age, mileage, make and weight are among the biggest factors.
| Make | Year | Mileage | Approx. Weight (tonnes) | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 2005 | 120,990 miles | 1.29 | £197 |
| Vauxhall Zafira Life | 2007 | 119,737 miles | 1.29 | £185 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2006 | 144,974 miles | 1.33 | £190 |
| Peugeot 207 | 2007 | 103,585 miles | 1.27 | £179 |
| Renault Clio | 2007 | 103,430 miles | 1.03 | £150 |
| Citroen C3 | 2005 | 101,141 miles | 1.09 | £151 |
| BMW 3 Series | 2008 | 160,877 miles | 1.49 | £264 |
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.


From older runarounds and family cars to vans, motorbikes, 4x4s, electric and hybrid vehicles, Car.co.uk accepts all makes and models across Devon. We collect vehicles in any condition, including end-of-life vehicles, damaged cars, high mileage motors, MOT failures and cars that are an insurance write-off. Get your scrap car quote online and enjoy a fair price with a simple process from collection to payment.
When our driver arrives, they begin by checking the paperwork and confirming the collection details, with payment sent by bank transfer as soon as the driver pulls away with your vehicle. Collection can start from a driveway, roadside space or rural address across Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay or Paignton, before we take the car directly to one of our licensed ATF sites. Once there, the assessment team confirms the car matches the paperwork already checked during collection before any further work begins.
Depollution is the first recycling stage, with technicians safely removing hazardous materials and fluids to help protect the environment. Skilled teams then dismantle the vehicle to identify reusable parts, while a valuable catalytic converter and other valuable components are set aside before the remaining shell moves forward for final treatment. At least 85% of your car is recycled and up to 95% is reused.
The average price paid in Devon for a scrap car is £204. Your final price depends on lots of things, such as weight, condition, make, model, current metal prices, and whether the vehicle has usable parts. Check the scrap car prices for your vehicle today. Simply enter your registration and full postcode for a quote in under 30 seconds.
No, you don't have to be present for the collection of your scrap car in Devon. You can nominate someone over 18 to meet the driver, hand over the vehicle and paperwork, and that person will need valid photo ID plus your permission so the handover goes smoothly. This is great if you're out for the day enjoying the coast.
Yes, you can scrap a car without a V5C logbook. You'll usually need photo ID, proof of address, and any supporting paperwork such as MOT certificates or service history to help confirm ownership. The checks may take a little longer, but our team will be on hand to make sure you're fully aware of what's required.
Yes, you can scrap a car with no MOT in Devon. MOT status doesn't affect the scrap valuation or collection arrangements. The most important thing is that the vehicle can be safely collected. So, if your vehicle has MOT failures related to wintry coastal conditions, it makes no difference to us.
No, you don't need to provide keys for your car. Missing keys are common when it comes to vehicles that have been sitting around on rural driveways across Devon; they won't prevent collection or change the quoted price, and the vehicle can still be loaded with specialist equipment. For us, condition, age and weight matter far more than whether a key is available.
You'll need your V5C logbook to scrap your car in Devon, along with a photo ID and proof of address. If your V5C logbook is missing, there's usually not a big problem. We'll just have to walk you through the necessary steps to get everything done compliantly.
Yes, if you request one, we issue a Certificate of Destruction within 7 days of processing. Car.co.uk handles the DVLA notification automatically, and once issued, the CoD removes the previous owner from the DVLA register. At this point, you'll no longer be responsible for the car and can sit back and relax.
No, outstanding finance must be settled first, or the finance company must give clear consent before the vehicle can be scrapped. Once the clearance has been given, then we'll be able to guide you, but it's often not so easy as the lender maintains an interest in the vehicle as long as there is an agreement in place.
Yes, you can scrap a SORN vehicle in Devon. The vehicle doesn't need to be taxed or insured for collection, but it mustn't be driven on a public road and needs to be collected from a private or off-road address. Any requested Certificate of Destruction handles the DVLA notification and removes the SORN status automatically. Looking for the best place to scrap your car in Devon? Our car recycling services ensure a safe, secure and compliant process from quote to collection.
Electric cars, hybrid vehicles, PHEVs, plug-in hybrids, mild hybrids and all other fuel types are accepted through our service. Vehicles are taken to an authorised treatment facility, where batteries are safely handled or removed in accordance with UK ELV regulations before the remaining parts are dismantled and recycled.

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