53.4%

Kettering Driving Test Centre

Headlands, Kettering, NN15 7HP

#75
National Rank
#7
In East Midlands
+0.5%
vs Last Period
8,300
Tests/Year

Pass Rate Breakdown

53.4%
Overall
51.9%
Male
55%
Female
Pass rate 53.4% (+2.8% vs national avg)

Test Volume

Total Tests/Year
8,300
Passes/Year
4,432
Fails/Year
3,868

About Kettering Test Centre

Kettering driving test centre is located at Headlands, Kettering, NN15 7HP in Northamptonshire, East Midlands. With a pass rate of 53.4%, it ranks #75 out of 250 DVSA test centres nationally.

Kettering has an above-average pass rate, making it one of the easier centres in the East Midlands region. This is likely due to less congested test routes and more straightforward road layouts in the surrounding area.

Tips for Passing at Kettering

  • Practice on roads around Corby and Wellingborough to familiarise yourself with likely test routes
  • Pay special attention to mirror checks and observations at junctions
  • Book your test for mid-morning or early afternoon to avoid rush hour traffic
  • Take a mock test with your instructor on the most common test routes from this centre
  • Arrive 10 minutes early and familiarise yourself with the car park exit

How Kettering Compares

Compared to the East Midlands regional average of 50.8%, Kettering is above average. The national average sits at 50.6%.

Centre Details

Address
Headlands, Kettering
Postcode
NN15 7HP
Nearby Areas
Corby, Wellingborough, Burton Latimer

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