I’ve just bought a Japanese Fit, and Direct Line/Tesco (they seem to be related) don’t have a problem with it. I even rang to check, and they seemed a bit surprised that I thought it might cause complications.
Elephant.co.uk on the other hand, who I was previously insured with, wouldn’t touch it. Never mind the fact that it’s virtually the same as a UK model, that I’ve had 3 claim-free years with them (and about 15 big-claim-free years with other insurers before that)…apparently now that I’m driving a Japanese import I’m just too risky to go near! Huh
It’s a lovely lovely car, you won’t regret it…