Life in the UK test pass mark explained
What score you need to pass the Life in the UK test, how our 75% mock pass mark maps to the real exam, and when practice scores mean you are ready to book.
Updated 2026-07-19
The pass threshold
On the official Life in the UK test you need to answer enough questions correctly to meet the published pass mark (commonly summarised as 75%). Our mocks use the same percentage so a “pass” here is a meaningful signal, not a vanity score.
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How to read a practice score
A single mock near 75% is encouraging but not enough. Look for a stable pattern across the full mock set in your first six days. Spikes followed by drops usually mean luck or a narrow topic strength.
After each attempt, open the full review and learn the back story on every miss — not only the correct option. Use Review wrong and star anything you want for day-seven revision.
When you are ready to book
Book when you are clearing 75% comfortably across different mocks — not once. If you are still bouncing around the pass mark, use your revision day (or add another) on starred and wrong questions, then sit another timed paper.
FAQ
- Is 75% on a mock the same as passing the real test?
- It is a useful readiness check, but question banks differ. Treat consistent passes across several mocks — with a shrinking wrong list — as a green light to book, not a guarantee of a first-time pass.
Practice toward 75%
Free timed mocks with explanations — no account required to start.
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