Kelso Driving Test Pass Rate
The Kelso driving test centre recorded a 59.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 434 tests — that is 9.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Kelso has a 59.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 58 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
59.2%
Tests conducted
434
National rank
58 / 317
vs national avg
+9.2 pts
How Kelso compares
At 59.2%, Kelso is 9.2 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 58 of 317 UK car test centres, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate. The examiner marks every candidate to the same national standard — a local pass rate mostly reflects road and traffic conditions, not an easier or harder exam.
Test centres with a similar pass rate
Centres nearest to Kelso in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
Frequently asked questions about Kelso test centre
What is the pass rate at Kelso test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Kelso was 59.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 434 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 9.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Kelso rank against other UK test centres?
Kelso ranks 58 out of 317 UK car test centres by pass rate for April 2025 to March 2026, where rank 1 is the highest pass rate.
How many driving tests were taken at Kelso?
434 car practical driving tests were conducted at Kelso during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Kelso?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Kelso (59.2%) include Wick, Heysham, Kingussie, Sevenoaks. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Kelso?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Kelso. Its 59.2% pass rate reflects local road and traffic conditions rather than a different exam.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), table DRT122A — Driving test and theory test data (cars). Reporting period April 2025 to March 2026. Last updated by the DVSA in June 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-25. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.