Kirkcaldy
The Kirkcaldy driving test centre is located in Kirkcaldy Driving Test Centre, Scotland (KY1 2YX). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.
How Kirkcaldy compares
Kirkcaldy performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.
Yearly trend
Pass rate breakdown
What learners should know about Kirkcaldy
- Pass rates at Kirkcaldy run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
- The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
- Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Kirkcaldy?
The current overall pass rate at Kirkcaldy driving test centre is 68.8%, based on 7.1K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.
Is Kirkcaldy an easy or hard test centre?
Kirkcaldy is ranked #142 out of 194 UK motorcycle module 2 test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom half of motorcycle module 2 pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 68.8% compares to a UK average of 48%.
How does Kirkcaldy compare to the UK average?
Kirkcaldy's pass rate is 20.8 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.
How many tests are taken at Kirkcaldy?
Kirkcaldy has recorded 7.1K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 4.9K passed and 2.2K failed.
Where can I see Kirkcaldy on a map?
Open the interactive map to see Kirkcaldy alongside every other UK driving test centre, or view it on Google Maps.
Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.