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Kettering Driving Test Centre

Moto, Mod 1KetteringNN15 6NLHigh pass rate

Kettering posts a 76.2% pass rate, with Cardington the nearest alternative about 22 miles away. Read on for its full DVSA history, first-time pass rate, waiting time and demographic breakdown.

By Vikas DulgundeUpdated MethodologySources
Pass rate (2024-25)
76.2%
vs 73% UK avg
Tests in period
2.1K
2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg)
National rank
#26
of 72 centres
1st-time pass
N/A
DVSA omits this centre from DRT122C

DVSA data last updated July 2026

Compare and decide

Kettering sits in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally (Top 36%, rank #26 of 72). The strongest motorcycle module 1 alternative nearby is Silverstone, about 23.5 miles away.

SilverstoneBest nearby
23.5 mi away
80.4%
+4.2 pp
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Pass vs fail at a glance

76.2%passed
failed23.8%

All-time 8.9K passed, 3.7K failed, 12.6K total

How Kettering compares

Kettering
76.2%
UK national average
73%
Difference
+3.2 pp

At 3.2 points above the UK figure and ranked 26 of 72 in its category, Kettering offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.

Where Kettering ranks among 72 centres

Top 36%
Kettering ranks higher than 64% of UK motorcycle module 1 test centres
Rank
#26
BestMedianHardest

Pass-rate trend by year

Since 2017-18 the rate at Kettering has risen from 71.2% to 75.2%, a 4-point gain, peaking at 77.2% in 2021-22.

Pass rate by demographic

Male vs female pass rate gap 21.5 pp
Male73.3%
0%100%
Female51.8%
0%100%
Zero faults0%
0 candidates have passed without a single recorded fault across all DVSA periods

Estimated wait time and demand

Estimated wait
10 to 14 weeks
Moderate demand
Weekly capacity
~33
estimated test slots per week
Demand
Moderate
around the middle of the range

Booking is achievable but not immediate: on this estimate, learners booking at Kettering would typically wait around 10 to 14 weeks from booking to test day.

Peak months
June, July, August, September
when UK waits tend to be longest
Best to book
November, December, January, February
when UK waits tend to be shortest

These figures are an estimate, not live data. We model them from published demand reports and this centre's test volume; the method is on our methodology page. Check the DVSA booking service for current slots.

Centre details

Address

Orion Way
Kettering Business Park
Kettering
NN15 6NL
England

Source: DVSA find a driving test centre (Open Government Licence v3.0), captured 2026-05-12.

Tests offered at Kettering

  • car
  • motorcycle module 1 (off-road)
  • motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
  • ADI part 3

Accessibility & facilities

Wheelchair accessible per DVSA

Parking and toilet details aren't included in DVSA's published feed. For the current on-site facilities, check the DVSA find a driving test centre tool with postcode NN15 6NL, or call DVSA Customer Services on 0300 200 1122.

About this test centre

If you've got a test booked at NN15 6NL, that's Kettering in Kettering, North Northamptonshire. Examiners drive a mix of the roads immediately surrounding the centre; the DVSA does not publish its test routes. Over 2017-18-2024-25, 12.6K candidates sat tests here. The figures are statistically usable for centre-to-centre comparisons, which is most of what people land on this page wanting to do.

Rank: #26 of 72. Pass rate: 76.2%. UK average: 73%. That's a upper half centre by the DVSA's own published figures. For Kettering the DVSA suppresses first-attempt figures in DRT122C. Smaller centres get rolled up; this is one of them. The overall pass rate above is the only published figure.

All figures shown are aggregated from the DVSA quarterly statistical release covering the most recent reporting periods available. Pass-rate calculations exclude tests cancelled by the candidate or examiner. Sample sizes and methodology are described in the source attribution at the foot of this page.

Country
England
Test category
Motorcycle Module 1

What learners should know about Kettering

  • Pass rate at Kettering sits close to the UK average. Prepare for an ordinary level of difficulty: examiners apply the standard DVSA marking sheet, and the routes are a representative mix of local conditions.
  • If you can, take at least one lesson with an instructor who specifically works the Kettering area. Local instructors know which nearby junctions are demanding and will drill them.
  • Don't pay third-party sites for booking access at Kettering. Use gov.uk/book-driving-test directly; cancellations show up on the same booking flow.

Other test centres nearby

Cardington
22.3 mi, 5.3K tests, Rank #37
73.8%
-2.4 pp
SilverstoneBest nearby
23.5 mi, 1.6K tests, Rank #8
80.4%
+4.2 pp
Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)
32.0 mi, 2.7K tests, Rank #56
68.7%
-7.5 pp
Leicester (Wigston)
24.8 mi, 14.8K tests, Rank #28
75.9%
-0.3 pp
Peterborough
24.4 mi, 8.7K tests, Rank #29
75.9%
-0.3 pp
Weedon LGV
36.3 mi, 1.7K tests, Rank #61
66.1%
-10.1 pp
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Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Kettering?
The current pass rate at Kettering driving test centre is 76.2%, calculated from 2.1K tests in 2022-23 to 2024-25 (3yr avg). DVSA does not publish first-attempt figures for this centre. Across all DVSA reporting periods on record, the lifetime average is 70.7% (from 12.6K tests).
Is Kettering an easy or hard test centre?
Kettering is ranked #26 of 72 UK motorcycle module 1 test centres by pass rate, placing it in the top half of motorcycle module 1 pass rates nationally. Its pass rate of 76.2% compares to a UK average of 73%. Much of the spread comes down to route geography: lighter traffic and simpler junctions lift a centre, dense city driving and complex roundabouts pull it down.
How does Kettering compare to the UK average?
Kettering's pass rate is 3.2 percentage points above the UK national average of 73%. At 3.2 points above the UK figure and ranked 26 of 72 in its category, Kettering offers a modest but real edge, typically a product of its local road layout rather than the venue itself.
How many driving tests does Kettering record?
Kettering has recorded 12.6K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 8.9K passed and 3.7K failed. The trend chart on this page plots how both volume and pass rate have changed across the recent DVSA reporting periods.
Which driving test centres are near Kettering?
The closest DVSA test centres to Kettering are Cardington (73.8%), Silverstone (80.4%), Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) (68.7%) and Leicester (Wigston) (75.9%). Of these, Silverstone has a higher current pass rate than Kettering's 76.2%. Cardington, Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road), Leicester (Wigston) sit lower. You can compare every nearby centre in the "Other test centres nearby" section above, or see them all on the interactive PassRates map.
When is the best time to book a test at Kettering?
Kettering currently sees moderate demand with an estimated wait of about 10 to 14 weeks. Across the UK, waits tend to ease in November, December, January, when fewer learners are booking, and peak in June, July, August. If your test date is flexible, aiming for a quieter month can mean a shorter wait and more slot choice. Always confirm live availability on the DVSA booking service.
How do I book a test at Kettering and what do I need?
Book your practical test through the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test, then choose Kettering as your centre. You will need your provisional licence number and your theory test pass certificate number. Our guides cover how to book step by step and how faults are marked.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Kettering?
The estimated wait at Kettering is about 10 to 14 weeks (moderate demand). That range is modelled from regional demand patterns reported in the National Audit Office investigation into car driving test waiting times, the DVSA Despatch blog updates, and this centre's test volume of 12.6K lifetime tests, so treat it as an estimate rather than a live figure. Across the UK, waits peak in June and July and ease in November and December. For live availability, check the official DVSA booking service.
Source

Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. PassRates.uk aggregates DVSA centre-level totals across reporting periods.

Edited by Vikas. DVSA data period: 2024-25.