Kirkcaldy Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Kirkcaldy Test Centre

    Kirkcaldy Driving Test Centre is located in the Fife region of Scotland, serving as a key testing facility for learner drivers in the area. Situated at 30 Randolph Place, KY1 2YY, the centre is easily accessible within the town. Test routes from Kirkcaldy typically encompass a diverse range of road conditions, challenging learners with everything from urban driving on busy high streets to navigating residential zones with parked cars and varying speed limits. Examiners often guide candidates through areas like the A92, as well as the quieter, winding streets of local housing estates, testing observations and control. The experience aims to ensure drivers are competent and confident in various real-world scenarios. The local pass rates reflect the varied and thorough nature of the test routes, suggesting that a solid understanding of both urban and suburban driving is essential for success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Kirkcaldy

    At Kirkcaldy Driving Test Centre, securing an earlier test might seem challenging due to high demand. However, cancellations do occur, offering opportunities for those ready to book quickly. These cancellations often arise unpredictably as other learners reschedule. Find Me A Driving Test can help you by scanning the DVSA website 24/7 for new openings at Kirkcaldy, sending you alerts as soon as a suitable slot appears. This service significantly increases your chances of finding an earlier driving test without constantly checking the DVSA site yourself.

    Pass rate trend at Kirkcaldy

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Kirkcaldy, from 2008-09 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2008-09 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Kirkcaldy has remained broadly stable, moving from 49.1% to 47.5% (down 1.6 percentage points). It peaked at 53.9% in 2018-19 and was lowest at 44.6% in 2023-24, with a long-run average of 49.6%. 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 47.5%
    2023-24 44.6%
    2022-23 46.6%
    2021-22 47.6%
    2020-21 51.5%
    2019-20 49.4%
    2018-19 53.9%
    2017-18 48.9%
    2016-17 52.6%
    2015-16 49.8%
    2014-15 49.9%
    2013-14 51.5%
    2012-13 52.5%
    2011-12 50%
    2009-10 48.3%
    2008-09 49.1%

    You can move your test to these test centres

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