Birmingham (Kingstanding) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Birmingham (Kingstanding) Test Centre

    The Birmingham (Kingstanding) Driving Test Centre is situated at 205 Birdbrook Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 9UL. This location in a residential area means that test routes will likely feature a mix of suburban roads, offering a good variety of driving conditions. Learners can expect to navigate through local housing estates, encountering typical hazards such as parked cars, varied speed limits, and potential for challenging junctions. The routes will assess a candidate's ability to handle urban environments, including dealing with diverse road layouts and traffic flows. With a reported pass rate of 44.6% in 2025, it suggests that the centre presents a moderate challenge for test-takers. This rate is slightly below the national average, indicating that thorough preparation and familiarity with the local road network are crucial for a successful outcome. Candidates should focus on precision and observation to meet the required standards.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Birmingham (Kingstanding)

    Securing an earlier driving test at Birmingham (Kingstanding) Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for available slots. Find Me A Driving Test can help by scanning the DVSA website 24/7 for new test appointments and cancellations at this specific centre. This service significantly increases your chances of finding and booking an earlier test date that suits your schedule. By utilising this constant monitoring, you can avoid the need to repeatedly check the DVSA site yourself, making the process of finding a cancellation much more efficient.

    Pass rate trend at Birmingham (Kingstanding)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Birmingham (Kingstanding), from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Birmingham (Kingstanding) has improved, moving from 40.7% to 44.6% (up 3.9 percentage points). It peaked at 44.6% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 33.8% in 2019-20, with a long-run average of 37.8%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 44.6%
    2023-24 44%
    2022-23 39.7%
    2021-22 35.9%
    2020-21 36.2%
    2019-20 33.8%
    2018-19 37.6%
    2017-18 36.9%
    2016-17 35.4%
    2015-16 34.8%
    2014-15 34.8%
    2013-14 35.1%
    2012-13 36.5%
    2011-12 37.4%
    2010-11 37.5%
    2009-10 39.2%
    2008-09 40.1%
    2007-08 40.7%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Birmingham (Kingstanding) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.