Kirkcaldy Driving Test Pass Rate
The Kirkcaldy driving test centre recorded a 50.9% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 4,313 tests — that is 0.9 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Kirkcaldy has a 50.9% car driving test pass rate and ranks 193 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
50.9%
Tests conducted
4,313
National rank
193 / 317
vs national avg
+0.9 pts
How Kirkcaldy compares
At 50.9%, Kirkcaldy is 0.9 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 193 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 Kirkcaldy in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | Llanelli | 51.0% | 4,380 |
| 191 | Monmouth | 51.0% | 1,283 |
| 192 | Blyth | 50.9% | 6,973 |
| 194 | Slough (London) | 50.8% | 10,509 |
| 195 | Borehamwood (London) | 50.8% | 7,195 |
| 196 | St Albans | 50.7% | 7,336 |
Frequently asked questions about Kirkcaldy test centre
What is the pass rate at Kirkcaldy test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Kirkcaldy was 50.9% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 4,313 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 0.9 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Kirkcaldy rank against other UK test centres?
Kirkcaldy ranks 193 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 Kirkcaldy?
4,313 car practical driving tests were conducted at Kirkcaldy during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Kirkcaldy?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Kirkcaldy (50.9%) include Monmouth, Blyth, Slough (London), Borehamwood (London). They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Kirkcaldy?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Kirkcaldy. Its 50.9% 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.