Centre directory
Kettering test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Kettering. It combines the recorded centre location around Kettering and Northamptonshire, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Kettering
- Anonymous slot: Thu, 10 Dec 2026, Afternoon, Wants earlier
- Anonymous slot: Thu, 7 Jan 2027, Morning, Wants earlier
Only the test date, broad time band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test are shown. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references remain private.
DVSA pass rate
tests in source period
recorded local area
Source: DVSA practical car test statistics by test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.
How the swap works here
- 1. List your existing booking and desired dates.
- 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
- 3. Both learners accept, then complete the official DVSA phone process.
Planning around Kettering
The recorded address places this centre in a business or enterprise setting around Kettering and Northamptonshire. Before accepting a swap, check that your instructor can cover the new date and that the journey works for the vehicle you will use.
OpenStreetMap records Wicksteed Park Interchange, Kettering Road (A509), Pytchley Road (A509), Barton Road (A6003), London Road (A6003), and Pytchley Lane within roughly one mile of the centre. The mix of larger roads including Wicksteed Park Interchange, Kettering Road (A509), Pytchley Road (A509), Barton Road (A6003), and London Road (A6003) with local roads such as Pytchley Lane makes it sensible to practise changing speed, lane position and observation between different road types.
The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Wicksteed Park.
Road and transport context was checked against OpenStreetMap contributors on 2026-09-04. It describes the surrounding mapped area, not an official or guaranteed test route.
What the published data says about Kettering
Kettering recorded a 49.1% pass rate in the published period, 1.4 percentage points below the 50.5% regional figure and 1.0 points below the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 50.1%
- Automatic tests
- 41.0%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 120
- Median wait
- 7.3 weeks
5,647 first attempts in 2025–26
3,139 automatic tests in 2025–26
2.1% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 162 standard slots still available (5.4%) and 24 weeks to 10% or greater weekly availability. This is a historic monthly snapshot, not a live booking feed; cancellations and added capacity may appear sooner.
Where to find Kettering
Orion WayKettering Business ParkKetteringNorthamptonshireNN15 6NLUse the map to plan your arrival around NN15 and orient yourself using Wicksteed Park Interchange, Kettering Road (A509), and Pytchley Road (A509). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Kettering?
There are 2 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Kettering test centre?
Kettering is recorded at Orion Way, Kettering Business Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6NL. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Kettering?
Wicksteed Park Interchange, Kettering Road (A509), Pytchley Road (A509), Barton Road (A6003), London Road (A6003), and Pytchley Lane are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Kettering?
DVSA recorded 11,876 car tests and a 49.1% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 7.3 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Kettering?
The official neighbour dataset lists Wellingborough, Northampton, and Bedford as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Kettering?
No. The DTC helps compatible learners find one another, but both learners must complete the official process with DVSA.
Will my learner details appear publicly?
No. Public pages may show the test centre, calendar date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening availability band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references stay private.