Maidstone Driving Test Pass Rate
The Maidstone driving test centre recorded a 60.2% car practical pass rate in April 2025 to March 2026, from 8,053 tests — that is 10.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
Quick answer: Maidstone has a 60.2% car driving test pass rate and ranks 50 of 317 UK test centres for April 2025 to March 2026.
Pass rate
60.2%
Tests conducted
8,053
National rank
50 / 317
vs national avg
+10.2 pts
How Maidstone compares
At 60.2%, Maidstone is 10.2 points above the national average (50.0%) for April 2025 to March 2026. It ranks 50 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 Maidstone in the national ranking — the closest peers by pass rate.
| Rank | Test centre | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Weston-super-Mare | 61.0% | 4,443 |
| 48 | Northallerton | 60.4% | 3,244 |
| 49 | Forfar | 60.3% | 667 |
| 51 | Wellingborough | 60.0% | 1,450 |
| 52 | Worthing | 59.8% | 8,495 |
| 53 | Walton LGV | 59.8% | 1,894 |
Frequently asked questions about Maidstone test centre
What is the pass rate at Maidstone test centre?
The car practical driving test pass rate at Maidstone was 60.2% for April 2025 to March 2026, based on 8,053 tests recorded by the DVSA (table DRT122A). That is 10.2 points above the national average of 50.0%.
How does Maidstone rank against other UK test centres?
Maidstone ranks 50 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 Maidstone?
8,053 car practical driving tests were conducted at Maidstone during April 2025 to March 2026, according to DVSA table DRT122A.
Which test centres have a similar pass rate to Maidstone?
Centres with a pass rate closest to Maidstone (60.2%) include Northallerton, Forfar, Wellingborough, Worthing. They sit nearest to it in the national ranking.
Is the driving test easier at Maidstone?
Every examiner marks to the same national standard, so the test itself is no easier at Maidstone. Its 60.2% 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.